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Younger and sicker: Trends presage “tsunami” of heart problems

Data on 13,000 young adults shows rising prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors. Learn why it amounts to a “smoldering public health crisis.”

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 19, 2023

In the news: New CDC director named, USPPSTF recommends screen adults for anxiety, invasive bacteria in Gulf States, e-cigarette sales and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 22, 2023

In the news: Benefits of semaglutide, surgeon general warns of social media risks, implants help paralyzed man walk, key long COVID symptoms identified and more.

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How sleep affects your health with Molly Atwood, PhD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about sleep medicine.

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How sleep affects your health with Molly Atwood, PhD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about sleep medicine.

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Long COVID: Know the cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal symptoms

AMA member Carlo Milani, MD, explains how cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal complications of long COVID can affect patients. Learn more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 27, 2023

In the news: FDA rule on salt substitutes, undiagnosed atrial fibrillation in the U.S., Narcan (naloxone) to be available over the counter and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 13, 2023

In the news: Surge in maternal death rates, EPA limit on “forever chemicals” in drinking water, impact of sleep on vaccine effectiveness and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 6, 2023

In the news: Fatal opioid poisonings in children, lingering gastrointestinal problems after COVID infection, treatment for statin-intolerant patients and more.

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