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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 high blood pressure

While almost half of all adults have high blood pressure, many don’t know they have this condition. A family physician shares what is important to know.

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

What doctors wish patients knew about social media’s toxic impact

From mere FOMO to anxiety and depression, social media platforms can pose harms. Two physicians advise on how to put social media in its place.

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

Explore these tips to manage COVID-19 pandemic-related stress

Learn what doctors wish their patients knew about dealing with phenomena such as pandemic anger, COVID fatigue, coronasomnia, social rust, and more.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about which COVID-19 test is best

Which COVID-19 test should you use? The answer depends. A pathologist explains the advantages and limitations of the available COVID-19 tests.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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9 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy

Despite being at higher risk for bad health outcomes, only one-third of pregnant people have been fully vaccinated. Three ob-gyns lay out the facts.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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8 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about physician burnout

Physician burnout was a cause for concern before COVID-19 multiplied the stress on doctors. Here’s what patients can do to ease pandemic strains.

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Physician Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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12 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Two physician experts explain what patients should know about the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and what to expect with booster shots.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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9 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about unhealthy alcohol use

The COVID-19 pandemic led to more social isolation, drinking. When is it a problem, and what can be done about it? Learn more with the AMA.

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Behavioral Health
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8 Min Read

What doctors wish employers knew about COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Effectively implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates can be a puzzle for employers. Two physicians clear up the confusion.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™