Rankings & Research
U.S. News reviewed hospitals, nursing homes, health plans, diets, and doctors to help you make informed health decisions for yourself and your family.
Best Hospitals
We've evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals in 16 adult and 10 pediatric specialties to help you choose.
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We have comprehensive listings of doctors and specialists throughout the country. Find the best one for you.
Best Health Plans
Find a top-rated individual or family plan.
Best Medicare Plans
Find information on Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, Part D plans, and how to save money on your health care.
Best Nursing Homes
Browse top-rated nursing homes.
Best Diets
Find out which diets fit with your lifestyle and may work best for you.
Top Recommended Health Products
Pharmacist recommendations for 151 categories, from antacids to cough suppressants.
Health & Wellness
U.S. News Twitter Chat: Living With COPD
On World COPD Day, experts will share advice on managing the disease.
The Not-So-Sweet Facts About Soda
New research suggests a soda a day can age you by as many as 4.6 additional years.
Common Myths About Skin Cancer Debunked
The beloved sun causes skin cancer. Here
are the facts about what that means.
The Health Benefits of Simple Living
The movement can be as good for the body and mind as the environment.
When Service Members Need Mental Health Help
No matter how strong you are, stress can take a toll.
6 Little-Known Uses for Antidepressants
The drugs are commonly used to treat sleep problems, pain, irritable bowel syndrome and other conditions.
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Prostate Cancer
Should you treat it, and how?
Satisfied With Your Medicare? Why You Should Still Review Your Plan
Medicare open enrollment, which runs through Dec. 7, is a chance for all beneficiaries to explore their options.
Healthy Fall Eating
10 Fantastic Fall Veggies, and How to Cook Them
No-fail tips for perfectly roasted fall vegetables
5 Seasonal Foods to Enjoy Now – and How to Eat Them
Parsnips, herbs and swiss chard are in season and just waiting to be eaten.
These tasty autumn treats take just a few minutes to prepare.
15 Ways to Have a Healthy Fall
Light the grill, tailgate tactfully and more ways to have your healthiest fall yet.
Nutrition experts and foodies share their favorite recipes for tasty, healthy seasonal soups.
Healthy Halloween Season Hacks
How to endure the season's junk-food marathon.
Celebrate Pumpkin Season With These Recipes
Pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin protein bars – dig in. They’re good for you.
Apples for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Enjoy apples all day long with these recipes, perfect for fall
