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What doctors want patients to know about “water warts”

Also known as molluscum contagiosum, these small, raised bumps clear up on their own. Desiree Evans, MD, MPH, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, shares more.

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Prevention & Wellness
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What doctors want patients to know about hyperthyroidism

The condition causes high thyroid levels that can make you feel overcaffeinated. Confluence Health endocrinologist Lisa Stone, MD, shares more.

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What doctors want patients to know about cosmetic dermatology

Cosmetic skin procedures can offer natural-looking results with little downtime. William Waller, MD, a dermatologist at Hattiesburg Clinic, shares more. 

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What doctors want patients to know about thyroid cancer

Thyroid cancer is three times more common in women than men, but has a 98% cure rate. Tom Thomas, MD, MPH, of Atlantic Health System, shares more.

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What doctors want patients to know about tendinitis

Tendinitis can sideline anyone—athletes or not. George Umeh, MD, of Bayhealth, shares how to prevent, treat and stay ahead of this common condition.

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What doctors want patients to know about myocarditis

Inflammation of the heart sounds scary—and it can be. Lauren Weber, MD, a cardiologist at Confluence Health, discusses what to know about myocarditis. 

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What doctors want patients to know about e-cigarettes

Also known as vapes, e-cigarettes may seem safe to use, but they are not. Bilal Bangash, MD, of Bayhealth, shares more about vaping. 

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What doctors want patients to know about improving eye health

Good vision is essential for our daily lives, yet many people overlook eye health. An ophthalmologist shares how patients can keep their eyes healthy.

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What doctors want patients to know about lung cancer screening

By the time lung cancer signs and symptoms develop, it’s harder to treat. But screening and prevention can reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™