Health experts fear Americans are putting off basic preventative care, such as checking blood pressure. (Ross May / Los Angeles Times; Getty Images) The message from my doctor’s office fell into my ...

It makes sense to go to the doctor when you're sick, but preventative visits are also an important part of keeping you healthy. "The goal of health should be prevention of any issues instead of ...

National Doctors’ Day is Saturday, March 30. The American Board of Medical Specialties is encouraging patients to give their doctor a “checkup” to make sure they continue to be the right doctor for ...

You have until Feb. 15 to sign up for health insurance during Obamacare open enrollment — what you do after that is entirely up to you. But with your fancypants new coverage, you may consider seeing a ...

Trump already went in for his annual physical exam in April, then returned to the doctor in July after experiencing swelling in his legs ...

The message from my doctor’s office fell into my inbox in early May. It stated: “Based on our records it appears that the following appointment is due for scheduling.” What? My doctor wants me to come ...