Medicare, the federal health insurance program designed to cover people age 65 and older (and some younger individuals with qualifying disabilities), provides health insurance for many American ...

If a doctor doesn’t accept Medicare, you can choose to see them and pay more, or you can find a different provider. Medicare has an online directory of participating providers. When you’re enrolled in ...

Wearable health technology is growing in popularity and is likely to be on some people's Christmas lists this year. Fitness trackers, smartwatches, and smart rings can encourage healthier habits, but ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: When I have appointments with my physicians (at our local, highly rated academic health system), they no longer do a physical exam. But in the after-visit note, there is a documented ...

The menisci are two structures (medial and lateral) that are made of fibrous tissue and cartilage and are part of the knee.