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What doctors wish patients knew about the shingles virus

If you’ve ever had chickenpox, then the virus that causes shingles is present in your body and can resurface at some point in the future. Find out more.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Sexually transmitted infections: What doctors wish patients knew

Patients may think they learned all they need to know about sexually transmitted infections in sex ed. Not so, an infectious disease physician explains.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about falling U.S. life expectancy

The last time the U.S. experienced a two-year decline in life expectancy was during World War II. Three physicians share more about life expectancy.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Leana Wen, MD, MSc, on her top public health priorities for 2023

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top public health priorities from CNN medical analyst Leana Wen, MD, MSc.

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AMA Update
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Leana Wen, MD, MSc, on her top public health priorities for 2023 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top public health priorities from CNN medical analyst Leana Wen, MD, MSc.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update Podcast
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What doctors wish patients knew about inflammatory bowel disease

Uncomfortable symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease—which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis—can disrupt a patient’s life. Learn more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about effective New Year's resolutions

Many people opt for eating healthier or working out more, but it’s time for a different resolution. Learn how to approach the new year in a smart way.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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AMA statement on CDC mortality numbers

Decreased life expectancy provides a sobering reminder that our nation must embrace an evidence-driven, public health approach to confront health care issues.

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AMA offers 10 health recommendations for new year

As the new year approaches, the AMA is offering 10 recommendations to help Americans make the improvements to their health in 2023 and beyond.

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