AMA Update Public Health Spotlight

Find out what's happening in public health this week with the AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH.

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A healthier holiday: Avoiding colds, the health benefits of gratitude and 5 more minutes of exercise [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about preventing illness this holiday season.

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COVID-19 deaths drop, but mortality data shows room for prevention

While there has been a shift in leading causes of death, physicians continue to play a key role in preventing chronic diseases, AMA experts say.

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Depression rates rising in preteens. Mental fitness tools can help.

The Permanente Medical Group is proactively addressing depression and social isolation among preteens through screening, phone apps and therapy.  

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 18, 2024

In the news: Half U.S. adults eligible for semaglitude, low vaccination rates for respiratory season, 1 in 10 has high cholesterol and more.

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Mpox resource center

The World Health Organization has declared the global mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Stay informed with the latest updates from the AMA.

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AMA Update for Nov. 20, 2024: Clade 1 Mpox, Canada bird flu news, and E. coli outbreak recall on carrots 2024
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Clade 1 Mpox, Canada bird flu news, and E. coli outbreak recall on carrots 2024

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about E. coli outbreak recall on carrots, Clade 1 Mpox and more.

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Clade 1 Mpox, Canada bird flu news, and E. coli outbreak recall on carrots 2024 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about E. coli outbreak recall on carrots, Clade 1 Mpox and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 11, 2024

In the news: Many Americans have long COVID, U.S. adults unaware they have hypertension, STI rates trend down, measles cases continue to rise and more.

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6 reasons patients avoid flu vaccination

Concerns about safety and effectiveness are among the justifications patients offer to avoid getting a flu shot. Here is how physicians can respond.

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