June 23, 2008

If you have a rare disorder or condition, the most experienced doctor or an unusual treatment can be difficult to find and thousands of miles away.

Know your way around the Internet, arm yourself with statistics and don’t be afraid to speak up.

‘Forrest Gump’ producer Steve Tisch says he took the ‘no stone left unturned’ approach to find the best healthcare for his dad.

Persistence paid off for one woman when California Children’s Services agreed to allow a pioneering surgical procedure done by Dr. John Reinisch.

CYNTHIA Burstein Waldman of Los Angeles got tired of feeling she knew more than her doctors did about her hereditary heart condition, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; tired of worrying that a provider might accidentally give her a contraindicated drug, like nitroglycerin, in an emergency; tired of hearing conflicting information from doctors who rarely saw a woman her age with the condition.

For the masses in the middle -- people who may have to borrow and scrape to pay for care -- finding the best of the best can be just as important.

Start by taking a dance exercise class at a YMCA or health club to find the style of dancing you like and have fun.

The longtime host of NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ died from sudden cardiac arrest. How could he have died so quickly? And could his death have been prevented?

People who undergo the procedure often change the way they stand up. Physical therapy can help.

Heavier women may have to combine regular workouts with other methods to keep appetite levels in check.

It’s difficult to get picky children to eat well but experts say sneaking in healthful foods rather than helping develop a taste for them can backfire.

This classic yoga pose, downward facing dog, increases the blood supply to the brain and stretches the muscles in the legs, torso and arms.

At a routine exam, her gynecologist’s last-minute query results in early treatment via laparoscopic hysterectomy. Would every doctor have the time to inquire?