Diagnosis

It Felt Like a Pulled Muscle, but the Pain Kept Coming Back

Hobbled by a mysterious problem with his calf, a man traveled far and wide in search of answers.

By Lisa Sanders, M.D.

She Didn’t Want to Live With Advanced Dementia. So Why Was She Being Kept Alive?

Some consider the regular feeding of late-stage dementia patients to be nonnegotiable. Others see it as extending life unnecessarily.

By Kate Raphael

There’s a Right and Wrong Way to Use Urgent Care

We asked experts when you should use one, and when you’re better off visiting an ER or primary care doctor instead.

By Simar Bajaj

Ask Well

I Love to Strength Train. Do I Really Need Cardio, Too?

Here’s what to know about the health benefits of both forms of exercise.

By Danielle Friedman

A Cavity Doesn’t Always Need a Filling

How to weigh your dental options.

By Erik Vance