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What doctors want patients to know about atrial fibrillation

Sep 16, 2026 | 12 Min Read
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What doctors want patients to know about social drivers of health

80% of what affects health outcomes happens outside of the health care setting. Three physicians share more.

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What doctors want patients to know 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 want patients to know 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
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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
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What doctors want patients to know 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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What doctors want patients to know 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
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What doctors want patients to know 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
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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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What doctors wish patients knew about long COVID-19 brain fog

While brain fog is not a medical term, it is one of long COVID’s most misunderstood symptoms. Three physicians share how to manage brain fog.

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