Self-tests and over-the-counter remedies mean you don’t always need to see a doctor. Here's how to tell when you do.

Anger and frustration also come in, plus the grief of knowing it could have been different.” Fowler, 43, a therapist in Chicago, has now shifted her practice to supporting clients who live with ...

Are you looking for an honest answer to a medical question? Dr. Mara Gordon, a family physician in Camden, N.J., answers reader health questions monthly. Write us at: thrive@npr.org. Question: I'm ...

Dr. Jill Grimes is the author of “The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything From Hangovers to Homesickness.” With more than 30 years of experience in private practice and ...

Dr. Blumenthal answers the question: 'How Does Anxiety Affect Blood Pressure?' — -- Question: Every time I go to the doctor I am nervous and my blood pressure seems to be higher than it is at ...

That’s a lot of details to cover in less than half an hour, so it’s vital to make the most of the little time you have. Be sure to write down questions for your doctor before the visit, either on ...

A doctor has highlighted some common symptoms that people should never ignore and explained why they are reasons to go see ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many people instinctively know when something in their body is not functioning correctly. Whether it's a mysterious new symptom, ...

Lynne Matallana (she/her) still remembers the day she walked out of her doctor’s office. She had been experiencing bouts of pain and fatigue, and was seeking help for her symptoms. Her provider, ...