I teach doctors how to interpret test results—and the labels 'normal' and 'abnormal' often hide what matters most

V felt tightness across his chest. His deepest breaths felt shallow. He sought help at an emergency department, where a ...

Dear Doctor: Why diet may beat supplements for managing calcium with bladder stones

I have uncomfortable bladder stones, and I’m on a low-oxalate diet to help prevent more stones. I also have osteoporosis, and ...

Dear Doctor: The best way to get calcium when you have bladder stones and osteoporosis

On the other hand, calcium supplements -- whether they are Tums (calcium carbonate) or calcium citrate, or they include ...

Dear Doctor: I have osteoporosis and bladder stones. How do I balance both risks?

On the other hand, calcium supplements -- whether they are Tums (calcium carbonate) or calcium citrate, or they include ...

Blood Tests You Need (and Don't)

A sample of your blood can reveal much about your health. But it can be hard to know which blood tests are truly worth taking ...