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American Academy of Family Physicians

American medical organization

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Nov 14, 2025
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What percentage of US adults remained unvaccinated against COVID-19 in 2025 and how has that changed since 2020?

Available sources do not give a single, nationally consistent percentage for how many U.S. adults remained fully unvaccinated against COVID‑19 in 2025; reporting instead offers snapshots of vaccine up...

Dec 13, 2025
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Do vaccines or tylenol cause autism

Major public-health bodies and decades of research find no evidence that routine childhood vaccines cause autism; the World Health Organization’s expert panel reviewed 31 studies through August 2025 a...

Jan 13, 2026
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How do common diabetes medications (metformin, GLP-1 agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors) compare in average A1C reduction and long-term durability?

Metformin, GLP‑1 receptor agonists (GLP‑1RAs) and SGLT2 inhibitors all lower A1C but differ in magnitude and persistence: metformin provides modest, durable reductions and remains first‑line; GLP‑1RAs...

Dec 7, 2025

What are the signs of infection after prostate stimulation and when should I see a doctor?

After prostate stimulation, signs that suggest an infection mirror typical prostatitis symptoms: sudden fever, chills, body aches, painful or frequent urination, pelvic/perineal pain, and difficulty p...

Jan 16, 2026

What concerns have healthcare providers and professional associations raised about the Dignity Act 2025?

Healthcare providers and professional groups have signaled a mix of guarded optimism and concrete worries about the Dignity Act of 2025: supporters in the sector see potential to relieve staffing shor...

Jan 15, 2026

When should a 13-year-old see a doctor about delayed or early puberty?

Medical definitions set clear red lines: puberty before age eight in girls or nine in boys is considered precocious and merits evaluation, and lack of breast development by 13 in girls or testicular e...

Jan 13, 2026

How common is chronic bacterial prostatitis after an episode of acute prostatitis linked to an STI?

After an acute bacterial prostatitis (ABP) episode linked to a sexually transmitted infection (STI), progression to chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP) is uncommon but not rare: published estimates cl...

Jan 5, 2026

Which medications, supplements, or medical conditions interact dangerously with garaherb?

Garaherb’s public materials present it as a plant‑based male enhancement supplement without a full, clearly published ingredient list on the product site , and independent reviews emphasize it is a di...

Jan 3, 2026

What official guidance do ENT specialists give for managing tinnitus symptoms?

ENT specialists’ official guidance frames tinnitus first as a symptom to be evaluated, not a single disease: clinicians should distinguish bothersome or persistent tinnitus from transient, nonbotherso...

Jan 1, 2026

What are the side effects and risks of long‑term gabapentinoid use for neuropathic pain?

Long‑term use of gabapentinoids (gabapentin and pregabalin) for neuropathic pain carries well‑documented central nervous system side effects—dizziness, somnolence, gait instability—and a measurable ra...

Dec 16, 2025

how many pushups should a 62 year old man be able to do who exercises 3 days per week

A specific “should” number for push-ups at age 62 depends on which standard you use: popular media charts suggest broad age-based ranges and websites with norms report widely varying results (e.g., so...

Dec 16, 2025

How do antibiotics or anti-inflammatories affect PSA and retest timing?

Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs can lower PSA in some men, especially when PSA is raised by bacterial prostatitis or inflammation; studies report PSA falls after 2–8 weeks in 16–59% of patient...

Dec 16, 2025

Which lab tests detect intestinal parasites versus tissue parasites?

Stool-based tests (microscopy, antigen detection, molecular PCR panels, and ova & parasite exams) are the primary tools to detect intestinal parasites; antigen and molecular assays now often outperfor...

Dec 14, 2025

Which episodes or articles did dr oz discuss iron deficiency or iron supplements?

Dr. Mehmet Oz has discussed iron deficiency and iron supplements repeatedly in newspaper columns and lifestyle outlets going back more than a decade, including recent syndicated columns and online hea...

Dec 10, 2025

What are the long-term outcomes and follow-up data for patients treated with Neurocept versus traditional approaches?

Available reporting shows no peer-reviewed long-term outcome studies specific to a product called "Neurocept"; most coverage is marketing, reviews, or promotional releases emphasizing long-term “brain...

Dec 5, 2025

How do monoclonal antibody therapies for Alzheimer’s compare to small-molecule drugs in efficacy and safety?

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that target amyloid — notably lecanemab, aducanumab and donanemab — have been shown to clear brain amyloid and produced modest slowing of cognitive decline in early Alzhei...

Nov 17, 2025

What conditions are treated with oral ivermectin versus topical ivermectin?

Oral ivermectin is used mainly for systemic or hard-to-treat parasitic infestations—most prominently scabies (including crusted or institutional outbreaks) and difficult or resistant head‑lice—whereas...

Nov 16, 2025

What cognitive-behavioral and couples therapy techniques help restore sexual interest postmenopause?

Psychological approaches — notably cognitive-behavioral techniques (including mindfulness-based CBT) and couples/sex therapy focused on communication and behavioral exchange — are recommended alongsid...

Nov 14, 2025

What causes peripheral neuropathy?

Peripheral neuropathy is not a single disease but a broad syndrome in which peripheral nerves are damaged by many different mechanisms; , but clinicians and researchers list scores of other metabolic,...