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Doctors, along with the rest of the nation, are drinking more during the pandemic. Five or more drinks a week is now standard fare for about 30% of Baby Boomer physicians, 26% of Generation X physicians, and 22% of Millennial doctors, up from the previous year by about 7%. But which specialties are drinking the most? Find out in this revealing report.

Just like how a great player will not necessarily make a great coach, not all physicians or healthcare providers are cut out to be health leaders. The smallest details are important, and the absolute best medical leaders can improve patient outcomes and staff morale while influencing positive change and inspiring others. Learn if you’ve got the chops for leadership by viewing these eight qualities of effectiveness.

As of February 8, 2021, more than 31 million people in the U.S. had received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine, with 36 cases of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System by the end of January. Is the onset of the condition related to the vaccines? The vaccines are considered safe overall, but what did the CDC and FDA have to say about it?

If you’re a specialist and dealing with patients all day, there are many things you’d likely want them to know before meeting with you. This list of a dozen things taken directly from practicing OB/GYN physicians can likely be shared across many specialties. How many of these little pieces of advice do you share with your own patients?

The short answer? No. That’s the sentiment from the 12,000+ physicians across 29 specialists who took part in Medscape’s recently released Physician Lifestyle & Happiness Report 2021. Physician burnout and dissatisfaction are not new, but before the pandemic in last year’s survey, 82% of doctors reported they were largely happy outside of work. In 2021, only 58% can say the same.

Everything in moderation, right? Well, when it comes to watching our weight, eating the right foods in moderate quantities is key. But what are those “right” foods? How can we satiate ourselves when we’re hungry and not overeat? The answer, according to the CDC, is eating more low-energy-dense foods such as fruits, veggies, and lean proteins. Read on to find five perfect examples to kill the cravings.