Explainers

How-to’s for navigating healthcare

What to Know About the 4 Main Types of Anesthesia

A quick primer on going under and getting numbed up.

A shortage of primary care doctors and soaring healthcare costs are part of the reason.

Healthcare pros, flight attendants and airlines explain what comes after "Is there a doctor on board?"

Only one-third of Americans document their healthcare wishes. Here's why more people should consider advance care planning, and how to go about it.

Forming a new habit is often easier said than done. Here are researched-backed tips to help you follow through on your doctor’s orders.

We're not out of the woods yet. Here's a primer on why the contagious virus is back and what might happen next.

While at-home kits are a cheap, quick way to learn about your reproductive health, some experts are wary of going the DIY route.

Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis and celiac disease share a laundry list of overlapping, painful symptoms.