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What doctors wish patients knew about rheumatoid arthritis

Apr 3, 2026 | 11 Min Read
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What doctors wish patients knew about appendicitis

There’s a pain in your abdomen. Is it something as simple as gas or is it appendicitis? Three emergency physicians share what to keep in mind.

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Population Health
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Top health tips that your ob-gyn wants you to know

Check out this terrific advice from obstetrician-gynecologists that can help empower women to take charge of their health.

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What doctors wish patients knew about bariatric surgery

Metabolic and bariatric surgery can help patients with obesity get healthier. Two AMA member obesity specialists share more.

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Chronic Diseases
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What doctors wish patients knew about anti-obesity medication

Over 40% of Americans have obesity and biological realities make weight loss hard to sustain. Learn more with two obesity medicine physicians.

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Chronic Diseases
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10 things doctors wish patients knew at back-to-school time

Back to school isn’t all about the right supplies. There are some health-related tasks to remember too. Physicians share more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about precision medicine

As precision medicine continues to revolutionize health care, patients must be equipped with the knowledge to navigate this exciting frontier.

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Population Health
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What doctors wish patients knew about loneliness and health

There’s a rise in loneliness, especially among younger people. Two psychiatrists share why loneliness is a public health issue and how to overcome it.

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

The public health emergency may have ended, but COVID-19 is here to stay and age remains an important risk factor for severe outcomes. Find out more.

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Infectious Diseases
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What doctors wish patients knew about irritable bowel syndrome

Discomfort from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can disrupt daily routines and dampen quality of life. A gastroenterologist shares what to keep in mind.

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Prevention & Wellness
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