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What doctors wish patients knew about family immunizations

Dec 19, 2025 | 14 Min Read
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What doctors wish patients knew about preventing pickleball injuries

Many older adults have taken up pickleball. An Atlantic Health System sports medicine physician details what to know about avoiding injuries.

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Prevention & Wellness
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8 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 oral antivirals

Treatments may help reduce how sick you become if you get COVID-19. An infectious diseases specialist explains more about Paxlovid and molnupiravir.

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Infectious Diseases
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What doctors wish patients knew about type 2 diabetes prevention

A prediabetes diagnosis or family history doesn’t mean type 2 diabetes is inevitable. A family physician shares advice on preventing type 2 diabetes.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Top health tips your family physician wants you to know

Check out this helpful and informative advice from family physicians that can help patients and their families lead happier, healthier lives.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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11 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about managing psoriasis

Scaly, dry or itchy skin can be signs of psoriasis, and effective treatments probably won’t come over the counter. Two dermatologists share more.

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Prevention & Wellness
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about acne treatment

It’s time to break through the blemishes. Two dermatologists discuss what to expect—and know—about acne treatments to achieve healthy skin.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about proper ear care

Taking care of your ears helps reduce ear infections and prevent hearing loss. Two otolaryngologists share what to keep in mind.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Top health tips infectious diseases physicians want you to know

Check out this helpful and informative advice from infectious diseases physicians that can help patients protect themselves from viruses and bacteria.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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7 steps women should follow to improve blood pressure control

Learn from AMA member physicians about what women should keep in mind to lower their blood pressure and reduce their risk for heart disease.

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Population Health
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