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What doctors want patients to know about lifestyle medicine

Sep 18, 2026 | 10 Min Read
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11 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about swimmer’s ear

Don’t let your summer fun be derailed by painful swimmer’s ear, aka otitis externa. Three pediatricians dive deeper on what to know about swimmer’s ear.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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15 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about Lyme disease

An early sign of Lyme disease is a bullseye rash from a tick bite. But symptoms can worsen if left untreated. Three infectious diseases physicians share more.

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Infectious Diseases
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7 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about injectable peptides

Growing interest in injecting peptides is fueling questions about safety and risks. Patients should look past the hype and talk with a physician first. 

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Prevention & Wellness
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Jose Colon, MD, featured on "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast
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6 Min Read

9 things patients should know about sleep trends

The latest "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast explores the ways people pursue quality sleep—and what is actually getting in the way of that needed slumber.

Prevention & Wellness
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10 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about seasonal allergies

Seasonal allergies shift with spring blooms, summer grasses and fall weeds. Khurram Naqvi, MD, of Northwest Permanente, shares how to manage symptoms.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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11 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about cervical cancer prevention

Cervical cancer kills more than 4,000 Americans each year, but these deaths can be prevented. Getting vaccinated against HPV and screened can be a lifesaver.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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14 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about appendicitis

There’s a pain in your abdomen. Is it something as simple as gas or is it appendicitis? Four physicians share what to keep in mind about appendicitis.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
Thomas Holland, MD, MS, featured on "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast
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5 Min Read

7 things patients should know about protein maxxing

The new "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast explores medical misinformation and viral health trends, starting with the rise in protein maxxing.

Prevention & Wellness
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12 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about managing food allergies

Once a food allergy is diagnosed, learning how to avoid triggers, recognize warning signs and when to seek medical care are key. Two physicians share more.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™