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.
Doctor Finder
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
Although attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a long-term condition, it can be managed with proper treatment.
5 Extreme Diets You Shouldn't Try
You won't believe what people do to lose weight.
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate?
A new documentary sheds light on why you must.
Coping With Depression at Work
You can stay afloat by getting help.
Read More, Play More: Simple Steps to Success for Today’s Children
Even background television can be harmful – so play, play and play some more.
Look inward, and you'll find the strength to carry on.
U.S. News Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Plant-Based Diets?
See if you can chew through these fibrous questions.
Some studies hint that microbes in the gut might affect mood.
The Groom's Guide to Fitness
Get in shape from 'Will you?' to 'I do.'
9 Ways to Add Fitness to Your Wedding
Make fitness part of your wedding – the planning process, the big day itself and even the honeymoon.
3 Ways to Find Your Wedding Zen
Oh, the caterer is late? I'm not even stressing.
8 Bride-to-Be Diet Pitfalls
How to avoid feeling tired, bloated and stressed on your big day.
