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Health vs. Hype

Your social media delivers plenty of advice. But it doesn’t know you. It doesn’t ask questions. It doesn’t give physical exams or order tests. Doctors do.

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Get trusted health advice from physicians for you and your family

At the American Medical Association, we believe the best care starts with a real conversation—with someone who understands the science and your unique health. So stay curious. Ask questions. But when it’s time to make decisions, make them with a doctor.

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Staying healthy during the winter

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Which cold medicines work?

Do cold medicines even work? What about other remedies? It depends. Two physicians clarify which cold medicines work and how to find relief.

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Ankle sprains and strains

One wrong step can lead to a twisted ankle. Aly M. Fayed, MD, of University of Iowa Health Care, shares more about these common ankle injuries.

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Family immunizations

Vaccines save millions of lives each year. Two infectious diseases physicians discuss the key role they should play for the loved ones in your family.

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Healthy New Year’s resolutions

This new year, look beyond diet and exercise and add health goals to your resolution list. AMA member physicians share health-related resolutions to add.

What to know about conditions and diseases

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Strep throat

What is causing that sore throat? It could be strep, and it needs to be treated the right way. Two Ochsner Health physicians share more about strep throat.

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Hand, foot and mouth disease

This contagious infection, more common in kids, is uncomfortable for everyone. Terry Yen, MD, of Texas Children’s Urgent Care, shares more.

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Contagious norovirus

Often wrongly called the “stomach flu,” norovirus sickens tens of millions of Americans annually. Two physicians explain how to prevent and treat it.

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Iron deficiency

One in three women under 50 is iron deficient. Learn more with the AMA on why that matters for your health and how to address it.

What to know for a healthy lifestyle

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AI in health (PDF)

Get tips on how augmented intelligence (AI) for health information can help, what it can’t do and how to stay safe.

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The impact of caffeine

Caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much may pose a danger to your health. Four physicians share what to keep in mind.

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High cholesterol

Sorting through the good, the bad and the ugly about high cholesterol can be confusing. Two physicians set out to explain what to keep in mind.

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Sodium consumption

Sodium isn’t just lurking in heavily salted snacks. Two physicians discuss where sodium resides and which choices to make to avoid it in excess.