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What doctors want patients to know about ovarian cancer prevention

What is known about risk factors has not translated into practical ways to prevent most cases of ovarian cancer. Three ob-gyns share what to keep in mind.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about healthy eating

With so many fad diets, it can be hard for patients to navigate what to eat and what to avoid. Three physicians offer advice on healthful eating.

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What doctors want patients to know about RSV infection

Respiratory syncytial virus hospitalizes over 190,000 people in the U.S. each year. Two physicians discuss preventive steps to take.

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Infectious Diseases
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What doctors want patients to know about getting a good night’s sleep

Sleep’s importance to health rivals exercise or healthful eating. Three AMA member sleep medicine physicians share what patients should understand.

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What doctors want patients to know about breast-cancer prevention

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. Two physicians share how you can reduce your risk. 

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about vitamins and supplements

With more than 100,000 different supplements available, it is unclear what is safe to take. Three physicians aim to clear things up about vitamins and supplements. 

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What doctors want patients to know about healthy aging

Attention to aging well shouldn’t begin as an older adult. It is important to start young. Four physicians share how patients can practice healthy aging.

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What doctors want patients to know about sodium consumption

Sodium isn’t just lurking in heavily salted snacks. Two physicians discuss where sodium resides and which choices to make to avoid it in excess.

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What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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Hands off the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, says AMA

Amid reports that all 16 task force members will be removed, the AMA weighs in to protect the USPSTF and its evidence-based process.

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