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What doctors wish patients knew about using AI for health tips

Health information online can sometimes come from unreliable sources and be misleading. Two physicians offer guidance for using AI for health questions.

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Top preventive health tips your internist wants you to know

Prevention’s essential, but many patients are unfamiliar with prevailing guidelines. Learn what internal medicine physicians want everyone to know.

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What doctors wish patients knew about preventing falls

Fall prevention goes beyond just individual efforts. It includes your physician too. Jason Hill, MD, a hospitalist at Ochsner Health, shares more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about pain during sex

Also known as dyspareunia, pain during or after sex can impact physical and mental health. Amber Savells, MD, an ob-gyn from Baptist Health, shares more.

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Top health tips your internist wants you to know

Internists help patients navigate many of the most common and consequential health issues. This is the guidance they most want to get across.

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What doctors wish patients knew 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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What doctors wish patients knew about preeclampsia

Preeclampsia can present with no symptoms, but high BP is a hallmark. Two ob-gyns shed light on preeclampsia and what to keep in mind.

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Top health tips sleep medicine physicians want you to know

Getting shut-eye is one of the best things we can do to keep ourselves healthy. Learn what sleep medicine physicians want everyone to know about it.

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What doctors wish patients knew about restless leg syndrome

Restless leg syndrome can be uncomfortable. Matthew Epstein, MD, a sleep medicine physician at Atlantic Health System, shares what to keep in mind.

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