The words some doctors use are often misunderstood by patients and their families, leaving them feeling confused and vulnerable, according to researchers. In a study published Wednesday in the journal ...

Medical report phrases that sound scary but are usually benign Reading your medical records can feel like decoding a foreign ...

Awareness of symptoms, risk factors, and barriers to seeking help related to breast cancer among university students in Mexico City. Differences in racial and sex at birth representativeness between ...

A new University of Minnesota Medical School study published in Pediatrics highlights how children interpret common medical phrases, revealing surprising—and sometimes alarming—misunderstandings. The ...