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19 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about polycystic ovary syndrome

With the right information and support, women living with PCOS can manage their condition and lead healthy lives. Four physicians share more.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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11 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about women's sleep health

From puberty to menopause, women face unique sleep struggles. Lindsay McCullough, MD, of Rush Medical Group, discusses how to improve sleep quality.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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15 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about healthy aging

Attention to aging well shouldn’t begin as an older adult. It is important to start young. Four physicians share how patients can practice healthy aging.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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8 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about when to seek emergency care

Unsure if your child needs the emergency department, urgent care or a checkup? William Lennarz, MD, of Ochsner Children’s, shares how parents can decide.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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7 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about rebound congestion

Also known as rhinitis medicamentosa, this condition occurs when you overuse nasal sprays. John R. Craig, MD, of Henry Ford Health, shares more.  

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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10 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about taking naps

James Rowley, MD, of Rush University System for Health, says napping for 15–20 minutes can refresh, but taking frequent naps hints at poor sleep.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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12 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about sodium consumption

Sodium isn’t just lurking in heavily salted snacks. Two physicians discuss where sodium resides and which choices to make to avoid it in excess.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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10 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about joint injuries and treatment

Joint injuries need proper care, says Mark T. Barron, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic. Ignoring pain can lead to serious issues beyond sprains or fractures. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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9 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about Huntington’s disease

Lisa Toran, MD, a neurologist at Confluence Health, explains Huntington’s disease, a genetic disorder causing progressive cognitive and motor decline.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™