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What doctors wish patients knew about sciatica

A sharp, shooting pain that starts in your lower back can be a sign of sciatica. Kevin Taliaferro, MD, of Henry Ford Health, discusses sciatica care.

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What doctors wish patients knew about ultraprocessed foods

The poor nutrient quality of ultraprocessed foods—high sodium, sugar and saturated fat levels, and low fiber content—is a recipe for poor health.

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What doctors wish patients knew about erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction goes beyond sex, affecting overall health and well-being. Amanda Swanton, MD, from University of Iowa Health Care, shares more.

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Top health tips that hematologists want patients to know

Blood holds the keys to countless health conditions. Learn what hematologists want everyone to know about a handful of them.

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What doctors wish patients knew about managing eczema

This skin condition can be uncomfortable. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health dermatologist Edward Esparza, MD, PhD, shares how to manage eczema.

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Top health tips that pediatricians want parents to know

Being a kid isn’t easy these days. Being the parent of a kid can be even more challenging. Learn what pediatricians want everyone to know.

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What doctors wish patients knew about child obesity

Nearly 15 million kids in the U.S. have obesity. Stanley Spinner, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, shares what parents ought to keep in mind.

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What doctors wish patients knew about ADHD in children

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects focus, impulse control. Jonathan Shook, MD, a pediatrician at Hattiesburg Clinic, shares more.

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8 things doctors wish patients knew about flu vaccines

The flu season, which runs from October through May, can be severe. But getting the influenza vaccine can help reduce the risk of severe outcomes.

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