Your family’s medical history is one of the most important indicators of your future health and is valuable information for your doctor. Thanksgiving is National Family History day and is a great time ...

Before being licensed in Florida, doctors have to divulge their medical histories to the state, including disclosing whether they have been treated for mental-health or substance-abuse disorders in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carolyn McClanahan, M.D., CFP covers health and personal finance. Going to the doctor is not a thrill for most people. In the ...

The coronavirus has taken more than 5 million lives worldwide and has heightened health concerns. However, knowing your family's health history has always been important. The holidays are approaching, ...

In the 15 years I’ve worked in medicine, I’ve interviewed thousands of patients, and I still feel a little uncomfortable asking about their social history, which deals with personal lifestyle choices, ...

On May 15, 2025, a district court in Illinois denied a motion by defendant Hospital Sisters Health System and Saint Francis (HSHS) to dismiss a class action claim ...