Reading, writes Edwina Preston, is a way of journeying on the wings of others without moving from the armchair (or bed). Here ...

The widely used FAST acronym remains the best tool for helping bystanders recognize stroke symptoms, despite efforts to expand it to BE-FAST.

Growing up near a teaching hospital, I admired the respect accorded to those bearing the title “doctor.” At the time, I was unaware that the title extended beyond medicine. Decades later, while I may ...