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2 Min Read

Don’t sever public assistance that helps sustain health

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families must be protected and extended, especially amid pandemic-related job losses.

Prevention & Wellness
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3 Min Read

Stating facts on sugary-drink labels isn’t free-speech violation

San Francisco wants sugar-sweetened beverage ads to carry obesity, diabetes warnings. AMA Litigation Center tells a federal court the law should stand.

Judicial Advocacy
Patient and health care worker
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4 Min Read

8 terms every physician should know about prediabetes

Learn about diabetes prevention programs, the M.A.P. framework and other key terms all physicians should know about prediabetes.

Prevention & Wellness
Woman choosing between supplements
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4 Min Read

Dietary supplements market: Tighter rules, better counseling a must

About 75,000 new dietary supplements introduced since federal law enacted to govern these products. The AMA says major regulatory updates are needed.

Prevention & Wellness
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3 Min Read

AMA, FDA launch CME on newly updated nutrition facts label

The course offers easy and practical strategies to help patients use the newly updated label to make healthy food choices

Press Releases
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5 Min Read

4 ways to help patients with chronic disease make dietary changes

Many of the comorbid conditions associated with COVID-19 and its complications are diet related. This is how physicians can help.

Prevention & Wellness
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5 Min Read

Try these ideas to help patients drop those quarantine pounds

COVID-19 stay-at-home orders should not cause patients’ devotion to nutrition and fitness to fall by the wayside. Learn how physicians can help their patients eat healthy and remain active.

Prevention & Wellness
Physician holding a green apple
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4 Min Read

Why smarter self-care is a win-win for doctors—and their patients

While system-level solutions to prevent physician burnout are most effective, self-care such as healthy eating can also play a role. Find out more from the AMA.

Physician Health
Shawn C. Jones Jr.
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3 Min Read

Shawn C. Jones Jr.: Medicine runs in the family

AMA member Shawn C. Jones Jr. created an inaugural nutrition and cooking class to bring together students, physicians and chefs to better understand disease processes.

Leadership