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 ...

A simple doctor’s visit can seem routine — until it isn’t. For some people, what started as a regular checkup turned into ...

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 ...

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 ...

I had my annual physical with my doctor the other day. It went pretty well, but that night, I dreamt I had a nightmare about it. First of all, I failed my blood test. I hadn’t studied, so that was my ...