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What doctors want patients to know about ALS

May 20, 2026 | 12 Min Read
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What doctors want parents to know about keeping kids safe at school

The rise of the COVID-19 Delta variant has parents wondering what returning to school will look like for children. Three physicians share what to expect.

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Population Health
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What doctors want patients to know about the dangerous Delta variant

The COVID-19 Delta variant, a more transmissible form of SARS-CoV-2, is rapidly spreading and poses a threat to unvaccinated and partially vaccinated people.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about summer skin safety

Too much sun exposure can have damaging effects on skin, but following proper precautions can help. Two physicians offer tips to stay safe in the summer sun.

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Prevention & Wellness
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What doctors want parents to know about keeping unvaccinated kids safe

Many parents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but not all their children are eligible. A family physician shares safe activities families can do together.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about post-COVID anxiety

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted patients’ mental health. It has also led to anxiety about reopening. Here’s how patients can cope.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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8 Min Read

What doctors want parents to know about COVID-19 vaccination

While many parents jumped at the chance to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19, some remain hesitant. Here is what parents should know.

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Infectious Diseases
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7 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about life after vaccination

People are wondering what they can do once they receive COVID-19 vaccination. Two physician experts share what to expect as more get vaccinated.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about double masking

Wearing a properly fitting mask reduces transmission and exposure of SARS-CoV-2. But wearing two masks can bolster protection from contagious variants.

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Infectious Diseases
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The 6 things doctors want patients to know about masks

Even though wearing a mask is vital to preventing the spread of COVID-19, there are still myths and misunderstandings. Physicians want to clear them up.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™