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What Doctors Want Patients to Know™

What doctors want patients to know about lifestyle medicine

Sep 18, 2026 | 10 Min Read
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95% of people aren't getting enough fiber. Are you?

What's one nutrition recommendation most doctors agree on? Eat more fiber.

Prevention & Wellness
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Should babies eat peanuts? An allergist busts common myths

Board-certified allergist Zachary Rubin, MD, explains how and when to safely introduce common allergy foods, including peanuts, eggs, dairy, wheat, soy, sesame, tree nuts, fish and shellfish.

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Can growing up with pets help prevent allergies?

Veterinarian Courtney A. Campbell, DVM, DACVS-SA discusses studies that indicate children who are exposed to pets early in life may be less likely to develop certain allergies, eczema and hay fever.

Chronic Diseases
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What doctors want patients to know about dry eyes

Dry eye disease can cause burning, tearing and blurry vision. Learn what triggers symptoms, which treatments help and when to seek care.

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Always snacky? These foods can help

Are your snacks leaving you hungry an hour later? The problem may not be how much you're eating, but what you're eating.

Prevention & Wellness
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Peptides: Breakthrough solution or risky trend?

Are peptide injections the breakthrough many people claim they are, or is the hype getting ahead of the science?

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

Mosquito bites spark immune reactions from itchy bumps to Skeeter syndrome and severe illnesses, but prevention and knowing warning signs can reduce risks.

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What doctors want patients to know about brain aneurysms

Brain aneurysms can be life-threatening but are usually treatable. Learn brain aneurysm warning signs, risk factors, treatment options and when to seek care.

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Chronic Diseases
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This superbug's toll exceeds 3,400. How to protect your loved ones.

The Candida auris fungus is spreading. Here’s what to know about the superbug, who’s most at risk, symptoms and what your next steps should be.

Infectious Diseases