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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 8, 2025

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 1, 2025

In the news: The latest on GLP-1 recommendations and risks, shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risks and more. 

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9 JAMA resources for surgeons to share with patients

Many of the most common surgical interventions are explained in these JAMA Patient Pages to help patients make informed decisions. Save and share with your patients.

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AMA applauds administration for efforts to lower weight loss drug prices

Expanding access to effective therapies such as GLP-1 medications represents a significant step forward in confronting obesity epidemic.

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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

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What doctors want patients to know about child obesity

Nearly 15 million kids in the U.S. have obesity. Stanley Spinner, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, shares what parents ought to keep in mind.

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Kaplan USMLE Step 2: Woman seeks long-term weight loss

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A woman with obesity has made multiple attempts to lose weight with no lasting success. She says she can’t resist sweets.

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6 things doctors want patients to know about better nutrition

Even with anti-obesity medications such as Wegovy or Ozempic, following proper eating patterns can help reduce risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes and more.

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Top health tips obesity medicine physicians want you to know

There’s more to treating obesity than healthy eating and physical activity. Check out this informative advice from obesity medicine physicians.

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