Get Ready for Your Primary Care Team
Why the traditional doctor visit may soon become a thing of the past as medical teams take over care.
How to Make Shots Less Painful for Kids
No kid likes getting a shot, and for many children, the fear and pain surrounding immunizations can make them dread every doctor visit. But doctors can make children's shots less of an ordeal, and parents can borrow from their playbook to reduce the misery of shots.
Your Own Personal Canine Medical Helper
Dozens of groups train and provide helpful canines, sometimes for free, but it's up to those who think they might benefit to seek one out. Here's a sampling of conditions and situations that make use of dogs.
Fish Oil to Prevent Alzheimer's—Much Ado About Nothing
Taking a fairly high dose of fish oil is no better than a placebo at stopping the progression of mild Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. "These are disappointing and negative results," said study author Joseph Quinn at a press conference recently in Washington, D.C.
How to Choose a Health Insurance Plan: 12 Helpful Tips
Choosing the right health coverage has never been easy, and the health reform law has made things more complicated—especially for those choosing among plans provided by their employer. The following tips can help clear away the confusion, and help you choose the right plan during the open enrollment season.
