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What Doctors Want Patients to Know™

What doctors want patients to know about the common cold

Oct 9, 2026 | 13 Min Read
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9 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about wearing sunscreen

Most people do not wear sunscreen properly. Two dermatologists explain what to look for and how to properly apply sunscreen, no matter the season.

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

5 things patients should know about detoxing

The "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast explores the $71 billion global industry built on cleansing the body of toxins—and whether it's even needed.

Prevention & Wellness
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6 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about diverticulitis

Diverticulitis can turn silent colon pouches into painful inflammation. But plenty of interventions are available, depending on severity of diverticulitis.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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7 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about “summer finger bumps”

These itchy skin blisters, a symptom of dyshidrotic eczema, can happen year-round. Learn how to find relief and what to expect with this condition.

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Prevention & Wellness
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13 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about lupus

Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease with varied symptoms. Early diagnosis and ongoing care can help patients manage flares and protect long-term health.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
Robert Maynard, MD, featured on "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast
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6 Min Read

7 things patients should know about VO2 max

This episode of the "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast introduces listeners to what a VO2 max measurement is and why their score could be important to know.

Prevention & Wellness
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13 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a challenging form of cancer. It is notoriously difficult to detect early and often requires treatment across physician specialties. 

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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5 prompts to help patients get the most out of AI chatbots

AI tools cannot replace your doctor, but they can help patients learn, compare and prepare for care. Dive deeper with the AMA.

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What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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AI chatbots for health: How to use them safely and effectively

Use 5 easy prompts from the AMA to learn, simplify and prepare for care. Learn more.

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