CHICAGO (WLS) -- The New Year often motivates people to set new health goals and toss out bad habits. Whether you are looking to lose weight, manage stress, or solve a current health issue, one of the ...

(WHTM) — Got a question for your doctor? Their extra advice might cost you. Doctors’ offices are adding extra fees for more things, such as paperwork, asking questions about other issues, and even for ...

A sore throat. A pounding headache. No time to sit in a waiting room for hours. Many have faced this dilemma. Today, telemedicine has made healthcare accessible. A few taps on a phone, a quick video ...

I looked away from the nurse as she wrapped the tourniquet around my arm and prepared the needle. Then I realized that I was the only patient getting blood drawn. Everyone else was receiving ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old woman. I’m in good health despite various events that happened last year (i.e., a hole in my stomach lining, a loss of consciousness, a platelet-rich plasma ...

AI scribes are transforming medical appointments, often for the better. But it’s best to understand them before you give your ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- While the world's attention is focused on the coronavirus pandemic, adults and kids may still need a doctor for other reasons. Telemedicine has been around for some time, but doctors ...

You should be able to get coverage for common types of doctors’ visits under Medicare. That said, not everything is covered. What isn’t covered may surprise you, and those surprises can come with a ...

I just got back from a visit to a specialist I hadn’t needed to see in over 15 years. It was amazing. Not for the procedure; I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. The diagnosis wasn’t great either, but it ...

PHILADELPHIA — Bracken Babula starts patient visits these days by closing the exam room door, and asking if they mind him recording their conversation. He hits a button on his mobile phone, checks ...

Everyone probably has that one doctor visit they’ll never forget—the one that left them shaken, voiceless, and even laughing. But what happens when the people we trust with our bodies turn out to be ...