A routine physical examination ensures that you stay in good health. A physical can also be a preventive step. It allows you to catch up on vaccinations or detect a serious condition, like cancer or ...

If you are one of the 45 million Americans expected to get routine a physical this year, you may want to reconsider. A recent New York Times op-ed written by Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, one of the experts ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Molly Heublein, MD: Hi. I'm Dr Molly Heublein. Welcome to Curbsiders Teach, our Curbsiders family podcast on teaching in medical education. Era ...

Are you wondering if an annual or regular physical examination is still necessary? A new study reveals that it’s an integral part of relationship-centered care and detection of diseases early on. The ...

As we reported previously, even though about 35 percent of the current U.S. population is considered obese, today's physicians aren't confident that they have the tools to help patients lose weight or ...

Under the present system of voluntary physical examinations it is very largely the men who need to be examined least who, through eligibility for a crew or a team, take advantage of the opportunity.