With the healthcare system is crisis, tons of red tape and fewer doctors accepting insurance, managing one’s health has become a major challenge. 

More and more women are skipping key exams simply because getting appointments are a hassle and obtaining coverage isn’t always guaranteed. That said, there are some key tests and exams that every woman must have at various times of her life. 

If you’re going to put a preventative care plan together for yourself it’s important to know which tests are necessary to maintain optimal health. 

Dr. Christopher Calapai, a NYC board certified expert in osteopathic medicine specializing in longevity, recommends these tests.

The GOP alternative to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), dubbed the American Healthcare Act, was hastily crafted and doomed to failure from the start. 

Tweaking the initial draft withdrawn from the House floor in mid-March due to lack of sufficient support, Trump and his cronies strong-armed Republicans in Congress to garner a narrow margin of 217 to 213 when the bill passed the House on May 4. 

Rather than devoting the time and effort necessary to achieve consensus on a sound proposal that would benefit all Americans, Trump was driven by an overriding obsession to replace Obamacare within his first 100 days, come hell or high water. 

A reckless gamble, and a pyrrhic victory at best.

What would it take for a national healthcare system to work?

Mistakes in medical diagnoses can cost you in money, invasive procedures and even death. And it's scary just how often they occur.

What are your options if Obamacare isn't affordable?

What are your options if Obamacare isn't affordable?

The ACA plans all seem to come with high out-of-pocket costs. Are there resources for people who still can't afford care?

The ACA plans all seem to come with high out-of-pocket costs. Are there resources for people who still can't afford care?

The need for treatment far outweighs the resources, which creates a problematic disparity for life-threatening diseases.

What if you had access to a doctor's care and advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week? Dr. Brian Allard wants to make that happen.

Quality and Patient Safety is essential in order to improve care and prevent injuries. Find out how your state graded in the recent ACEP EM report card.

Is your state doing everything it can to keep you safe and healthy? From smoking rates to seat belt and child safety seat laws, find out how you can do more.

Amidst all the attention on health insurance, it's crucial not to lose focus on the fact that the U.S. is lagging behind other countries in terms of life expectancy.

Mistakes in medical diagnoses can cost you in money, invasive procedures and even death. And it's scary just how often they occur.

You can save hundreds -- even thousands of dollars on your medical bills by avoiding common "bill hiking" mistakes.

Did you know that 50% of doctor bills have mistakes? Dr. Ginger shares tips on you can effectively save money on your healthcare.

The truth about the low cost Low Dose Nalltrexone (LDN) treatment option.

Starting Oct 1, there will be changes and options regarding your health insurance.

The AAP believes ALL children should receive full and adequate health care.

Parental wartime deployment can be very distressing for kids. Learn how military families can get the best health care available.

According to a report published in The American Journal of Medicine, medical bills are a major factor in more than 60 percent of the personal bankruptcies in the United States.  Of those bankruptcies that were caused by medical bills, approximately 75 percent of them involved individuals that actually did have health insurance.

Immigrant children represent the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population, but their health care is suffering severe neglect.

Exercise is Medicine is a sustainable global initiative. Be a part of an active lifestyle and change your life.

What if there was one prescription that could prevent and treat dozens of diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity?