It’s normal for parents, or anyone, to have questions about vaccinations -- but what happens if your pediatrician urges a ...

In 2017, Matthew Williams, a thirtysomething software engineer with an athletic build and a bald head, went for a long bike ride in the hills of San Francisco. Afterward, at dinner with some friends, ...

2025 brought a strange convergence: College essays and colonoscopies both demonstrated what can happen when artificial intelligence (AI) leads the work. First came the college data: An MIT team ...

Many people wonder about the earnings of doctors and whether they really make a lot of money. This article dives into the world of doctor salaries, exploring various factors that influence their pay, ...

Doctors say insurers are automatically downgrading their claims and paying less. Insurers say it’s their duty to prevent overbilling. In the beginning of the year, Dr. Terry Wagner’s office manager ...

Microdosing GLP-1 weight loss drugs like semaglutide is trendy, with supporters touting benefits such as lower costs and potentially fewer side effects. But some doctors are skeptical, calling it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Robert Pearl covers the people, tech and business of healthcare. Will AI replace doctors? A year ago, most physicians would’ve ...

Original Medicare plans typically do not provide coverage for services offered by naturopathic doctors, but some Medicare Advantage plans may offer limited coverage. Medicare may cover certain ...

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 ...

The first patient I ever wrote about wasn’t actually my patient; as a first-year medical student, that possessive grammatical construct—“my patient”—hadn’t yet entered my consciousness, much less my ...