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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.

Hospital Rankings by Specialty

Hospital Rankings by Metro Areas and States

Best Children's Hospital Rankings

Top Doctors

We've identified thousands of the nation's best doctors. Find a top doctor near you.

Doctors by Type of Specialist

Doctors by Location

Best Health Plans

Find a top-rated individual or family plan.

Top Health Insurance Plans by State

How to Find the Best Plan for You

Best Nursing Homes

Browse top-ranked nursing homes and search Seniors for Living's listings.

Find Nursing Homes

Honor Roll of Best Nursing Homes

Best Diets

Find out which diets fit with your lifestyle and may work best for you.

Best Diets Rankings

Best Diets Overall

Top Recommended Health Products

Pharmacist recommendations for 149 categories, from antacids to cough suppressants.

See Pharmacists' Top Picks

How Often Should You Eat?
Medicare vs. Medicare Adv.: How to Choose

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Health Articles

Morning Sickness: 5 Tips for Coping

Kate Middleton is pregnant, but struggling with morning sickness. Here’s how to cope.

Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How to Choose

Should you opt for government-offered Medicare or go with a “Medicare Part C” alternative?

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Don't Let It Get You Down

Feeling bummed? It may be Seasonal Affective Disorder, a serious but treatable form of depression.

Healing High-Stakes Heart Problems

Step inside the operating room at Cedars-Sinai for two heart valve procedures and a transplant.

14 HIV/AIDS Beliefs—Which Ones Are True?

Saturday marks World AIDS Day. Fight the epidemic simply by being informed.

Pharmacists' Picks: Top Recommended Health Products

These pharmacist-recommended over-the-counter products will make your next trip to the drugstore easier.

Forget Yoga. Try One of These Quirky Ways to De-Stress

Chronic stress is toxic. Extinguish it by blowing up a balloon, mowing the grass, or swearing.

Psychoanalyzing 10 Popular Halloween Costumes

Think that French maid costume is meaningless fun? Psychologists say it tells us something about you.

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