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How to answer patients' questions about vaccinations

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Health vs. Hype Podcast

Health vs. Hype with the American Medical Association, takes the loudest wellness trends on the internet and asks the questions only science can answer.

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May 20, 2026
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AI chatbots and mental health: 4 ways Congress can boost safety

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As population ages, need for practicing geriatricians grows more acute

Geriatrician Peter Hollmann, MD, outlines how to address the geriatrician shortage, and how to get older adults the high-quality care they deserve. 
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Are all ultraprocessed foods bad? Take care in counseling patients

Not all highly processed foods are alike, but physicians shouldn’t overlook their association with addictive behaviors and adverse health outcomes. 

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You are why we fight

The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most—patients.

Protecting the physician-patient relationship

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What doctors want patients to know about heat stroke

Heat illness ranges from heat exhaustion to heat stroke. Recognizing symptoms of heat stroke early can help prevent life-threatening complications.

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AMA Code of Medical Ethics: Patient-Physician Relationships

Building relationships of trust with patients is fundamental to ethical practice in medicine.

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The AMA leads the charge on public health. Our members are the frontline of patient care, expanding access to care for underserved patients and developing key prevention strategies.

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