The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) says consumers should proceed cautiously with any credit cards and loans pushed by healthcare providers. Consumers probably never saw it coming, but ...

Susanne Gilliam, 67, was walking down her driveway to get the mail in January when she slipped and fell on a patch of black ice. Pain shot through her left knee and ankle. After summoning her husband ...

Getting ready for pregnancy? Don’t forget this essential check: your folic acid levels. It’s a small step that plays a big role in early baby development.

Medical imaging scans that create detailed images of the body’s internal structures are widely used in medicine. Doctors need them to detect and manage certain types of cancer, assess the extent of ...

Panic attacks can feel terrifying and sudden, often mimicking a heart attack. A psychiatrist explains what's happening in the ...

HIPAA regulations strictly control access to a deceased person’s medical records, including those from Medicare. A spouse can only access these records if they legally represent their partner’s estate ...

In recent years, hospital systems have been buying up medical practices at a rapid pace. Now, patients getting routine medical care are being hit with high costs and unexpected hospital fees — even if ...

We’re into the new year and what better time to try to take your health in a better direction? Doctor Kay Kelts with Rapid ...

Two years ago, administrators and caregivers at St. Bernard Hospital in Chicago were stunned when they flunked a basic standard for patient safety. "It was a real jolt," said Charles Holland, the ...

“Most nail technicians performing traditional pedicures are not trained on how to properly and safely deal with an ingrown toenail,” McClurkin says, “but that doesn’t mean they won’t try their best to ...

For anyone obtaining a driver’s license in Texas, there are a few requirements they must meet before getting on the road, including a medical evaluation. Obtaining a driver license starts with getting ...