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What doctors wish patients knew about pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs with severity that should not be underestimated. Abdul M. Khan, MD, a pulmonologist at Ochsner Health, shares more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about hand, foot and mouth disease

This contagious infection, more common in kids, is uncomfortable for everyone. Terry Yen, MD, of Texas Children’s Urgent Care, shares more. 

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about endometriosis

Endometriosis is a chronic and painful condition that remains under-recognized. Katie Peterson, MD, an ob-gyn at Confluence Health, offers insight.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about peripheral artery disease

Also known as peripheral vascular disease, this condition causes leg pain, cramping and numbness. Charles Leithead, MD, of Ochsner Health shares more.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about sciatica

A sharp, shooting pain that starts in your lower back can be a sign of sciatica. Kevin Taliaferro, MD, of Henry Ford Health, discusses sciatica care.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about ultraprocessed foods

The poor nutrient quality of ultraprocessed foods—high sodium, sugar and saturated fat levels, and low fiber content—is a recipe for poor health.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction goes beyond sex, affecting overall health and well-being. Amanda Swanton, MD, from University of Iowa Health Care, shares more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Top health tips that hematologists want patients to know

Blood holds the keys to countless health conditions. Learn what hematologists want everyone to know about a handful of them.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about managing eczema

This skin condition can be uncomfortable. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health dermatologist Edward Esparza, MD, PhD, shares how to manage eczema.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™