"High cortisol in a normal individual can be a sign of stress in your case," said Dr. Hatipoglu. "However, sometimes other ...

In the face of serious illness, patients and their families often experience intense emotional suffering, which can be made ...

An increasing number of young people in Japan are being taken into emergency care after overdosing on over-the-counter ...

Ashely Lance knows the sixth floor of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt better than most. As a pediatric ...

Researchers say a doctor's words are doing more than just delivering bad news. They may actually be causing harm.

Everything's going to be ok.' No doubt you or someone you know has heard those words from a doctor - but now physicians are ...

Mary Wilson was rapidly deteriorating with Alzheimer’s when she received a medically assisted death in 2017. The Alberta ...

Most Americans (about two-thirds) will experience some form of cognitive decline by the age of 70, research shows. (The ...

With the backing of good laws like Florida's that allow us to provide comprehensive care for pregnant women, and with doctors ...

Doctors say veterans face an alarming risk of lung cancer because of their exposure to elements like asbestos, burn pits and smoking during service. Dr. Arya Kumar, a Radiation Oncologist at the VA ...

Researchers have compiled a list of phrases that clinicians should avoid using when discussing sensitive issues with patients and their families.

If you find yourself sleepy during your daily activities in your older age, you may need to consider it more than an inconvenience — since the fatigue may indicate you're at higher risk for developing ...