Best Hospitals 2018

Now in its 28th year, U.S. News' annual guide to U.S. hospitals helps both consumers and medical professionals find the best hospitals and understand the latest trends in healthcare. Created by a team of leading health journalists and healthcare experts, this popular guidebook provides U.S. News' exclusive rankings of the best adult hospitals and children's hospitals for cancer, orthopedics, cardiology, neurology, and other medical specialties. Plus, the rankings of best hospitals in each state (new this year), the best diet plans (as chosen by nutrition experts), and the most-recommended over-the-counter products for 80 common conditions and needs. A sampling of what’s inside: • 10 trends – from house calls and virtual doctor visits to climate change and artificial intelligence -- that may affect your health • What you need to know about minimally invasive surgery • The latest advances in personalized medicine, pain management, home-based hospital care, and stem cell research • How a breakthrough therapy known as transcranial magnetic stimulation is helping people with depression (and might battle other brain disorders, too). Can it help you? • Do the 7-minute fitness workouts REALLY work? • The U.S. News ranking of Best Diets: how 38 eating plans stack up • Pharmacists offer their top recommendations on a range of over-the-counter products, from oral antihistamines and sleep aids to infant formulas • Is a gluten-free diet bad for kids? Note: Advertisements from reputable organizations enable us to offer this valuable guidebook at an affordable price. Advertisements do not influence current or future rankings.