The health care system is a major contributor to worldwide emissions and has to change to be more sustainable, researchers argue.

Physicians should initiate teach-back interactions with each patient they see, but if they don't, patients can bring it up first.

"Today, HIV is considered a chronic, treatable condition. However, this study found that many patients continue to view it as a death sentence."

Often, catheters remain in too long, which can cause infection, or they aren't necessary at all. New research suggests a way to better avoid these issues.

New research tackles a tough conversation for older adults and their health providers: When does life expectancy make cancer screening unwise?

Relaxation and meditation before doctor appointments could help you better understand health information.

"Doctors' attitudes can have detrimental impacts and prevent those who are close to death from receiving the emotional support needed at that time."

Many people think opioid addiction gets its start with a prescription. A new study suggests that's not the case.

"There is plenty of evidence that black patients receive less adequate pain management than white patients."

New research shows distinct appearance bias among reviewers for radiology residencies.