Your primary care provider is more than just your annual stop for routine checkups. They're also the central hub for coordinating your health care, from specialist visits to follow-up testing ...

If you've tried to schedule a doctor’s appointment recently, you might have had to flip your calendar to a different season. There simply aren’t enough physicians in the U.S.: By 2037, the deficit is ...

It’s easy to feel helpless when you need to see a doctor but can’t get in for weeks or months (or longer!). But there are steps you can take to potentially speed up the process. Here, tips and ...

Being sick is no fun at all—but if anything can make it even less pleasant, it’s those times it seems all but impossible to hear back from your doctor. When you’re facing a cold, a stomach bug, or ...

A month since GPs in England started offering online appointment bookings, patients recount their experiences.

Planning to travel to the United States of America for the summer holiday? Updating your passport and packing essentials while keeping the weight of luggage in check might be at the top of your ...

I’m sitting in an armchair in a brightly lit room, my hands gripping my knees, head bowed as if I’m deep in prayer, when I feel the first needle pierce the back of my scalp. One sharp prick. My eyes ...

Looking for where to find your 2025 COVID-19 vaccine instead? See our new guide on how to get vaccinated in 2025. Updated 6:20 p.m. on Sept. 1 Have you been wondering, “When will the new 2024 COVID-19 ...

Question : How long does it take to make an appointment at the Social Security office ? Answer : Appointments are typically sche ­duled two to four weeks out, according to the agency’s website, but ...