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 ...

For healthy young women, an annual checkup with their primary care physician or gynecologist may be less about the physical exam and tests and more about establishing a relationship with their doctor, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...