AMA’s Latest Research, Health Tips & News About Obesity

Public HealthJun 29, 2021

Obesity in communities of color: A closer look at addressing existing disparities

In this episode of AMA Moving Medicine, experts discuss obesity in communities of color and their work addressing health disparities.

Recipients of the 2020 Excellence in Medicine Awards

AwardsJun 14, 2021

7 physicians honored for their contributions to medicine

Learn about the inspiring doctors who were recognized by the AMA Foundation for their outstanding efforts in medicine.

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Public HealthMay 3, 2021

Q&A: How new blood testing could help doctors better treat obesity

The co-founder of Health2047 spinoff Phenomix Sciences explores four phenotypes that drive obesity and how they can be addressed.

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Public HealthApr 14, 2021

The bad news—and the good—about obesity and COVID-19

Learn with the AMA how patients’ experiences of the pandemic are giving physicians a fresh opportunity to tackle a longstanding disease.

Council on Science & Public Health

Public health: CSAPH reports

Read reports on this topic for the Council on Science & Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Public HealthMar 31, 2021

Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, on COVID complications from obesity

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the potential COVID complications from obesity.

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Public HealthMar 15, 2021

Addressing the obesity epidemic: 4 things physicians can do

People with obesity often skip seeking medical attention because they fear being stigmatized. Learn how physicians can help change the obesity narrative.

Public HealthFeb 19, 2021

What doctors wish patients knew about obesity during the pandemic

People with obesity are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. An obesity medicine physician offers advice to help.

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Sandra Fryhofer, MD, with latest on boosters and Delta variant

Time for a new way to approach physician performance reviews

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Voices from the Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium

3 ways the pandemic may change residency selection going forward

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Case on misuse of CPT code to hide administrative costs can proceed

July 16, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on scope of practice—state legislative roundup

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June 2021 Meeting of the HOD: Speakers' updates

Council & committee nominations

AMA Constitution & Bylaws

Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs (CEJA) reports by year

Submitting a resolution to the Senior Physicians Section (SPS)

Young Physicians Section (YPS) leadership opportunities

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AMA Research Challenge

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