A pediatrician on TikTok is trying to prepare parents for a milestone at the doctor’s office: When kids hit the pre-teen years, parents are asked to step outside the examination room for a few minutes ...

Dr. Jill Grimes is the author of “The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything From Hangovers to Homesickness.” With more than 30 years of experience in private practice and ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor’s office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their ...

When children with disabilities experience discrimination, new research finds that the consequences may extend to their physical well-being. A study looking at more than 24,000 kids with special ...

That’s a lot of details to cover in less than half an hour, so it’s vital to make the most of the little time you have. Be sure to write down questions for your doctor before the visit, either on ...