Healthcare professionals may use topical cocaine in medical settings for its numbing and vasoconstricting (blood vessel-constricting) properties. While people may often associate cocaine with illegal ...

Medical records are an important part of health care. They create a history of past issues, test results, and medications. They paint a picture of somebody’s general health. Patients now have more ...

Experts share tips on advocating for yourself in a health care setting. By Christina Caron Christina, who lives in Portland, Me., said she felt ignored by doctors for years. When she was 50 pounds ...