Illustration of team of physicians diagnosing human blood vessel
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What doctors wish patients knew about 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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Hypertension
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™

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6 Min Read

AMA in the News: January 2025

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for January 2025.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 20, 2025

In the news: Federal health communications paused, respiratory illness activity high across U.S., high BP lying down may signal future CVD risk and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 6, 2025

In the news: Surgeon General recommendation on warning labels on alcohol, first bird flu death in U.S., high drug overdose death rate and more.

Publications & Newsletters
AMA Update for Jan. 8, 2025: Bird flu 2025, first H5N1 death, norovirus outbreak, and links between drinking alcohol and cancer
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Bird flu 2025, first H5N1 death, norovirus outbreak, and links between drinking alcohol and cancer

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bird flu in 2025, norovirus and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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10 Min Read

Bird flu 2025, first H5N1 death, norovirus outbreak, and links between drinking alcohol and cancer [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bird flu in 2025, norovirus and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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AMA applauds Surgeon General Advisory on alcohol, cancer-causing risk

The AMA applauds the Surgeon General’s work to make completely clear the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk.

Press Releases
AMA Update for Dec. 18, 2024: Living with chronic pain, lifespan vs healthspan, and updated dietary guideline recommendations (index only)
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Living with chronic pain, lifespan vs healthspan, and updated dietary guideline recommendations

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about chronic pain and updated dietary guidelines.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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Living with chronic pain, lifespan vs healthspan, and updated dietary guideline recommendations [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about chronic pain and updated dietary guidelines.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast