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AMA will educate doctors, public on how loneliness affects health

Social isolation and loneliness are significant public health concerns. The AMA also took action on the mental health emergency among U.S. children.

Behavioral Health
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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

The AMA gathered physician & medical student leaders from all corners of medicine at its Annual Meeting to shape guiding policies on emerging health care topics.

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What doctors wish patients knew about eating disorders

Anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders affect millions as disordered thoughts wreak havoc on the body. Learn more with the AMA.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
AMA in Action: Ending the overdose epidemic
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Advocacy in action: Ending the overdose epidemic

Science, evidence and compassion must guide patient care and policy change to end the drug-overdose epidemic.

Behavioral Health
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 29, 2023

In the news: Eligible Americans lose Medicaid coverage, impact of exercise on brain health, FDA issues warning on off-brand semaglutide and more.

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June 2, 2023: National Advocacy Update

U.S. Surgeon General releases advisory on social media and youth mental health, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Cannabis side effects for senior and older adult patients with Alison Moore, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the risks of cannabis for seniors.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update
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Cannabis side effects for senior and older adult patients with Alison Moore, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the risks of cannabis for seniors.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update Podcast
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4 ways physicians can boost kids’ mental health

The pandemic has exacted a toll on kids’ mental health. Amid a shortage of child-and-adolescent psychiatrists, learn how primary care physicians can help.

Population Health