Getting life insurance usually requires a medical exam so your provider gets a clearer picture of your health status. But some policies don't require an exam, including group life insurance and burial ...

A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a way to check for signs of prostate cancer. For this exam a physician inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to: Feel your prostate gland Assess the ...

Alabama wants to give teachers a raise next year. But that could come at a cost: rising premiums for their health insurance. State superintendent Eric Mackey said he is “very concerned” about rising ...

Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for Buy Side. She has helped consumers understand insurance for more than two decades. Edited By Written by Insurance Deputy Editor, Buy Side Jennifer ...

With the cost of health insurance set to rise, some Americans are asking a surprising question: Is it actually cheaper to get medical care without it? The short answer: Sometimes. But not often. And ...

Insurers are using new tools and resources to assess your health and risks when setting life insurance rates Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an ...

Michigan currently has no state law preventing medical students from performing pelvic exams on anesthetized patients without their consent. Surveys indicate that nonconsensual exams are common for ...