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Infection and inflammation of urine and internal organ

Public Health

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9 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about UTI prevention

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be uncomfortable, but medication and home remedies can help. Two physicians share how to prevent UTIs.
Human digestive system with doctor holding magnify glass

Public Health

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9 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about improving gut health

A healthy gut is critical. A gastroenterologist offers some handy advice on what to consume, what to avoid, and when to see your doctor.
Arrow travelling down

Public Health

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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about falling U.S. life expectancy

The last time the U.S. experienced a two-year decline in life expectancy was during World War II. Three physicians share more about life expectancy.
Fruits and vegetables on a heart-shaped plate

Hypertension

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4 MIN READ

Patients can take these steps to lower their high blood pressure

Hypertension can be a silent killer. Learn what doctors wish patients knew about which changes to make to lower BP and why they matter.
Magnifying glasses over human kidneys

Hypertension

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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about kidney disease prevention

Kidney disease can be prevented, and even reversed in its early stages. An endocrinologist shares necessary steps to take to protect your kidneys.
Multigenerational figures walking in a row

Public Health

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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew now about COVID-19 risk and age

As SARS-CoV-2 evolves, age remains an important risk factor for severe COVID-19 outcomes. An intensive care physician shares how age affects outcomes.
Labyrinth brain

Public Health

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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about long COVID-19 brain fog

While brain fog is not a medical term, it is one of long COVID’s most misunderstood symptoms. Three physicians share how to manage brain fog.
Two health care workers hold magnifying glasses over human heart

Hypertension

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9 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about heart-disease prevention

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s why knowing the steps for preventing heart disease is key.

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