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A protein movement is upon us. Shakes, bars, chips, cookies ... tons of brands tout protein benefits. But how much protein does a person actually need each day? Marci Laudenslager, MD, MHS, joins Hopkins GIM's "Medicine Made General" to talk …

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Would your loved ones know what to do if they had to make medical decisions on your behalf? For National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16, Dr. Ivy Akid joins Medicine Made General to explain why planning ahead isn’t about …

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Sleep is foundational to good health, but many people aren’t getting enough. In this episode of Medicine Made General, Dr. Charlene Gamaldo breaks down sleep – how much do adults really need, the consequences of chronic sleep deprivation, and separating …

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It can be hard to distinguish symptoms from a common cold, the flu, or even COVID-19, but it’s important to know they aren’t treated the same way. Dr. Christine Krueger explains what it means to have an “upper respiratory infection," …

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The holidays are a time of celebration — and for many people, a time of heavier drinking. In this episode of Medicine Made General, addiction medicine and primary care physician Dr. Alia Bodnar breaks down what patients should know about …

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Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common and often preventable conditions seen in primary care. In this episode of Medicine Made General, Dr. Nisa Maruthur explains what type 2 diabetes and prediabetes really mean, why many people don’t …

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