About half of all Americans take one prescription medication each and every day. Short doctor visits, savvy pill marketing, and habit convince us that every doctor's appointment should end in a ...

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 ...

A simple doctor’s visit can seem routine — until it isn’t. For some people, what started as a regular checkup turned into something they’ll never forget. From unsettling encounters to shocking ...