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What doctors want patients to know about ovarian cancer prevention

What is known about risk factors has not translated into practical ways to prevent most cases of ovarian cancer. Three ob-gyns share what to keep in mind.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about healthy eating

With so many fad diets, it can be hard for patients to navigate what to eat and what to avoid. Three physicians offer advice on healthful eating.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about menopause

Menopause is often accompanied by discomfort, though symptom severity does vary. Three ob-gyns share how to navigate this transformative period.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about RSV infection

Respiratory syncytial virus hospitalizes over 190,000 people in the U.S. each year. Two physicians discuss preventive steps to take.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about getting a good night’s sleep

Sleep’s importance to health rivals exercise or healthful eating. Three AMA member sleep medicine physicians share what patients should understand.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about breast-cancer prevention

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. Two physicians share how you can reduce your risk. 

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about vitamins and supplements

With more than 100,000 different supplements available, it is unclear what is safe to take. Three physicians aim to clear things up about vitamins and supplements. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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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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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™