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What doctors wish patients knew about family immunizations

Dec 19, 2025 | 14 Min Read
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Patients can follow these steps to help reverse prediabetes

More than one in three adults in the U.S. lives with prediabetes. Learn what doctors wish patients knew about managing prediabetes.

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Prevention & Wellness
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish immunocompromised patients knew during COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccines are less protective for patients with compromised immune systems. Learn how such patients can navigate this stage of the pandemic.

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Infectious Diseases
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What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 vaccines and fertility

There has been widespread misinformation circulating about COVID-19 vaccination and fertility. Three physicians took time to provide clarity.

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Infectious Diseases
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What doctors wish patients knew about the BA.2 Omicron subvariant

Also known as “stealth” Omicron, BA.2 is the dominant strain in the U.S., sparking new questions. An infectious diseases physician clears things up.

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Infectious Diseases
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What doctors wish patients knew about maintaining a healthy weight

Losing weight is hard enough to do, and maintaining a healthy weight can seem impossible. A Harvard obesity medicine physician sets out to help.

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Prevention & Wellness
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What doctors wish patients knew about long COVID

Even mild SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to long COVID. And with the transmissibility of the Omicron variant, patients may be concerned about the condition.

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Infectious Diseases
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What doctors wish patients knew about skin cancer risk and prevention

Understanding your risk is an important tool in skin cancer prevention. Two dermatologists share more about discerning risk and steps for prevention.

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Chronic Diseases
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What doctors wish patients knew about breakthrough COVID infections

The rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant has led to more fully vaccinated patients acquiring COVID-19. Learn why that happens and how boosters help.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about the COVID-19 Omicron variant

The quick speed of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant’s spread has left many patients with questions. One infectious disease physician aims to clear things up.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™