Team of doctors diagnose giant human blood vessel
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11 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about the deadly risk of stroke

During a stroke, every second counts. That is why it is important to know and recognize symptoms early. Two physicians share more.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 MIN READ

In age of GLP-1 agonists, food choices still matter for health

Ozempic and other GLP-1 receptor agonists can help with weight loss, but that’s not enough. Learn why diet quality is vital to better health outcomes.

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AMA Update for Feb. 2, 2024: PFAS health effects and CDC guidelines on how to reduce PFAS exposure with Aaron Bernstein, MD, MPH
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13 MIN READ

PFAS health effects and CDC guidelines on how to reduce PFAS exposure with Aaron Bernstein, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the most common PFAS questions answered by the CDC.

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AMA Update
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13 MIN READ

PFAS health effects and CDC guidelines on how to reduce PFAS exposure with Aaron Bernstein, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the most common PFAS questions answered by the CDC.

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AMA Update Podcast
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5 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 29, 2024

In the news: Syphilis and measles on the rise, hundreds of foodborne illness outbreaks unreported each year, new COVID vaccines prevent symptoms and more.

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5 MIN READ

Patients can take these steps to lower their high blood pressure

Hypertension can be a silent killer. Learn what doctors wish patients knew about which changes to make to lower BP and why they matter.

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Hypertension
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about 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.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 15, 2024

In the news: Flu activity sees dip across the U.S., cancer is incidence on the rise, a daily multivitamin could help slow memory loss and more.

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6 MIN READ

Cooking more healthfully at home is just what the doctor ordered

Learn how Geisinger empowers patients and health professionals with cooking skills and nutrition knowledge for chronic disease prevention.

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