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The 10 Best States for Doctors 03/26/2018 08:00pm • It may pay to be a doctor, but that doesn't guarantee the best working conditions. WalletHub compiled its latest ranking -- 2018's Best & Worst States for Doctors -- based on 16 factors across two dimensions: "opportunity and competition" and "medical environment." The research included all 50 Should You Get a Blood Test Before Being Scanned for a Possible Concussion? 03/26/2018 08:00pm • First things first: There is currently no blood test that conclusively determines if a person has sustained a concussion or not. This is a distinction clinicians have been quick to emphasize following the announcement by the Food and Drug Administration in February that it approved the first-of-its- Medicare Glossary: a Guide to Terminology 03/26/2018 08:00pm • There's a lot to know about Medicare, including many terms associated with the insurance program that you'll need to understand when signing up for and using your Medicare benefits. Here, a glossary of some of Medicare's most common terms. Medicare Medicare is the federal health insurance program f How to Revise a Medical School Personal Statement Before Reapplying 03/26/2018 08:00pm • Failing to gain admittance to medical school after a grueling application cycle can be disappointing. After all of your hard work, the prospect of improving your application for a subsequent cycle may seem nearly impossible, especially given that some aspects, like your undergraduate GPA, may be un Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs You Should Expect to Pay 03/25/2018 08:00pm • Medicare provides valuable health insurance for individuals 65 or older and certain people with disabilities who are under age 65. But it also comes with complex rules and sometimes significant out-of-pocket costs. Here's what you can expect to pay for Medicare: Premiums. Most beneficiaries pay th Strategies for Coping With 'Man Boobs' 03/25/2018 08:00pm • Many of Dr. Christopher T. Chia's patients carry painful memories into his office. They're often men in their 20s and 30s who recall being taunted as adolescents for having "man boobs" and needing a bra. Such can be the life of a teenage boy with gynecomastia -- enlarged breast tissue around the ni Why You Should Target Med Schools With Strong Surgery Programs 03/25/2018 08:00pm • Dr. Timothy Pawlik, an experienced surgeon, says that one of the most gratifying parts of his job is seeing patients years after their surgeries, and knowing that one of the reasons these patients are thriving is because of his work. Pawlik, who is a professor and the chair of the department of sur Retirees Get New Medicare Cards 03/25/2018 08:00pm • The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will begin mailing out new Medicare cards beginning in April 2018. The new Medicare cards will include a unique Medicare number instead of the Social Security number listed on existing cards. The change is intended to prevent fraud and identity theft Is There a Cure for Epilepsy? 03/25/2018 08:00pm • For people experiencing epilepsy, it's natural to wish for a cure. Finding a cure is an intense focus of modern research, but we don't yet have drugs that can cure epilepsy in the way that an antibiotic can cure strep throat. That said, there are some cases in which a person's epilepsy may disappear 5 Questions About Collagen -- Answered 03/25/2018 08:00pm • Lately, it seems that whenever I open a magazine or scroll through Twitter or Instagram, I'm likely to see or read something about the health benefits of collagen. Whether it's promoted as a powder to add to a smoothie or a cup of coffee, or as an oral supplement to aid in sleep, collagen is defini How Can I Find the Best OB-GYN? 03/25/2018 08:00pm • The journey of bringing a new life into the world is one you'll need some help with, and the doctor who can care for you before, during and after your pregnancy is an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN for short. This doctor specializes in women's health and reproduction and can take care of you What are the challenges of driverless cars? 03/23/2018 03:30am • Q: How realistic is it that the general public will be using driverless cars in the near future? A: The hype surrounding autonomous vehicles has been growing as just about every car manufacturer and many high-tech firms race to be the first to market. The rewards — both financially and in sa How Athletes Can Cope With Osteoarthritis 03/22/2018 08:00pm • Joe Hahn is a little slower than he used to be. A high school football career and subsequent decades devoted to running and playing lacrosse every week have led to osteoarthritis -- a wearing away of the cartilage -- in both of his knees. "It affects how you move laterally. Your brain gives you the Ask 3 Questions to Choose an Online Doctoral Degree Program 03/22/2018 08:00pm • As an online doctoral student who has also worked in admissions with doctoral degree candidates, I've learned that it's important to define and articulate your goals when choosing a program, including one that's online. A doctorate can not only help boost your career but also establish you as a lea Great Health Care Jobs for Doctors 03/22/2018 08:00pm • The doctor (data) is inMedical students all over the country found out March 16 which hospital they'll be heading to for residency in their respective fields. On the so-called annual "Match Day," young almost-doctors discover which hospital they "match" with and start preparing for yet another step