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What doctors wish patients knew about the shingles virus

Feb 6, 2026 | 15 Min Read
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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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What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 testing

With expiration of the public health emergency, questions linger about how and when to get tested for COVID-19. A pathologist sets the record straight.

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Infectious Diseases
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What doctors wish patients knew about stopping catastrophic thoughts

When catastrophic thinking sets in, you might feel as though everything is unravelling—ruined. A psychiatrist shares how to stop catastrophizing.

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Behavioral Health
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Sexually transmitted infections: What doctors wish patients knew

Patients may think they learned all they need to know about sexually transmitted infections in sex ed. Not so, an infectious disease physician explains.

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Prevention & Wellness
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What doctors wish patients knew about improving gut health

A healthy gut is critical. A gastroenterologist offers some handy advice on what to consume, what to avoid, and when to see your doctor.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about falling U.S. life expectancy

The last time the U.S. experienced a two-year decline in life expectancy was during World War II. Three physicians share more about life expectancy.

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What doctors wish patients knew about kidney disease prevention

Kidney disease can be prevented, and even reversed in its early stages. An endocrinologist shares necessary steps to take to protect your kidneys.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about heart-disease prevention

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s why knowing the steps for preventing heart disease is key.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™