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The heart surgeon turned TV star has championed healthy lifestyle habits. But he’s also promoted sham diet pills and ineffective Covid-19 treatments. By Dani Blum Emily Schmall and Nina Agrawal ...

Doctor ratings and reviews grew more important during the COVID-19 pandemic as telehealth visits increased. Research has shown that negative reviews and a doctor’s response to them affected whether a ...

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 ...

Many medical practices have on-call doctors to handle urgent issues outside office hours. You can learn about your practice’s after-hours policies on their website or voicemail. Share on Pinterest ...

The AI juggernaut is all-in on the healthcare industry, launching three new products in the last six months. But it needs to ...

Talking with a doctor about sexual health can feel awkward at first, but it is an important and completely normal part of health and well-being. Doctors are trained in managing sexual health matters ...