Kick in the teeth over check-ups
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Dentists warn they may not be able to meet an executive pledge to provide free dental checks by 2007.
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When a person is told he has an aggressive form of cancer, he might seek a second opinion if the doctor responds by telling him to drink plenty of fluids, take two aspirin, get a good night sleep and call the office in the morning.
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When it comes to testing blood pressure, researchers say it may be easy to do it at home -- but they urge people to make sure their health doesn&#39;t suffer as a result.
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At the Walgreens flu shot clinic, the honor system is in place.    If you tell nurses there you have a chronic heart problem, you can get a shot...
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A simple five-item checklist can prevent hospital infections.
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Coping at a hospital when the doctor is in, but the interpreter is out.
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(HealthDayNews) -- Your kids probably sample holiday cookies and candy frequently, so make sure they brush their teeth.
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FRIDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Parents have two more items to add to their back-to-school checklist: an eye check for their children and a review of their computer workstation for possible causes of eye strain.
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The ultimate solution to our health care dilemma is for each of us to take control ourselves.
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The influx of doctors has created teething problems, some amusing - like the language confusion - some more serious.
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Dental health is particularly important for people with diabetes, new findings indicate.
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The six most common tooth-damaging habits, and how to avoid them.
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Stockholm, Feb 5 Toothache or pain in the jaw may be a sign of a heart attack, according to a study conducted by researchers in Sweden and Uruguay.Comment
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Uh-oh, your lab results are back and your cholesterol&#39;s in the danger zone. Your doctor has given you an ultimatum: Start exercising and watch your diet or you&#39;ll have to start taking a cholesterol-busting statin drug.
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Doctors and dentists who sedate young patients need to monitor them closely for problems and have the tools and training to act quickly in case of emergency, according to updated guidelines issued Monday.
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Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang had a rude shock at a Healthy Lifestyles event on Sunday. Shortly after encouraging a Gugulethu crowd to eat healthily and to do more exercise to avoid heart disease
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The recent controversy over antidepressants, children and suicide is really about trust. Sick people have to trust their doctor&#39;s judgment about the drugs they take.