Alarm clock with a cup of coffee as the clock face
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What doctors want patients to know about the impact of caffeine

Caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much may affect sleep, mood and heart health. Four physicians share what to keep in mind. 

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What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
Jennifer Schriever, MD, featured on "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast
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5 Min Read

5 things patients should know about intermittent fasting

Are there health benefits to skipping meals? The "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast explores the issue.

Prevention & Wellness
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 8, 2026

In the news: Measles cases hit milestone in U.S., maternal RSV vaccine effectiveness, health impacts of consuming sugary beverages and more.

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Kidney beans in the shape of a heart
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Quality over quantity: how patients can optimize protein intake

Physicians should advise against “superfood” gimmicks. Focus on the age and dietary patterns of their patients in recommending protein choices. 

Prevention & Wellness
2026 Annual Meeting of HOD
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Food is medicine. Find out how doctors are boosting the idea.

To fight chronic disease, more doctors are prescribing healthy foods. Learn how the AMA is supporting the concept.

Prevention & Wellness
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 18, 2026

In the news: WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency, creatine use surges, aFib may accelerate kidney decline and more.

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Doughnuts
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6 Min Read

Are all ultraprocessed foods bad? Take care in counseling patients

Not all highly processed foods are alike, but physicians shouldn’t overlook their association with addictive behaviors and adverse health outcomes. 

Prevention & Wellness
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5 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 11, 2026

In the news: AI-generated deepfakes impersonate physicians, everyday foods could help lower BP risk, surviving a heart attack may speed brain decline and more.

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Jason Mitchell, MD, featured on "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast (episode 3)
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5 Min Read

9 things patients should know about taking creatine

The "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast explores what creatine is, its association with bodybuilders, and whether it's safe for the general public.

Prevention & Wellness