For Toenail Fungus, A $1,500 PrescriptionLess expensive options were available, but that never came up at the doctor'sMarch 26, 2018
One in Five People Prescribed Opioids Share Them With FriendsLetting others take the addictive drugs could be helping fuel the epidemicJuly 7, 2016
Electronic Medical Records Can Upend Your End-of-Life WishesBut new efforts could help honor the advance directivesMay 10, 2016
A Simple Solution to Prevent Hospital InfectionsHow patients can protect themselves from superbugsApril 8, 2016
Who Are America's Caregivers?Why caregiving issues are getting more attention from policymakersDecember 8, 2015
Elder Abuse: Who Can You Speak to About It?Experts say multi-disciplinary strategies offer the most effective responsesNovember 20, 2015
Why Your Doctor Won't Friend You on FacebookMany physicians resist social media contact with patientsSeptember 2, 2015
Why Hospitals Won't Let You SleepSome recognize the problem of interruptions and are trying to improveAugust 21, 2015
Do Cell Phones Belong in the Operating Room?The ubiquitous technology can be a dangerous distraction, critics sayJuly 15, 2015
Updating the Hated Hospital GownResponding to patients' complaints, some hospitals are sporting a new lookApril 15, 2015