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What doctors wish patients knew about falling U.S. life expectancy

The last time the U.S. experienced a two-year decline in life expectancy was during World War II. Three physicians share more about life expectancy.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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RSV vaccines, measles outbreaks & cardiovascular risks from long COVID with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about cardiovascular risks from long COVID-19, measles outbreaks and more.

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RSV vaccines, measles outbreaks & cardiovascular risks from long COVID with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about cardiovascular risks from long COVID-19, measles outbreaks and more.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 27, 2023

In the news: Overweight, obesity rates could double by 2035, sugar substitute may raise risk for stroke and heart attack, OTC at-home COVID/flu test and more.

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

In the news: children missing out on vital nutrition, early indicators of CVD and cognitive ability, COVID-19’s link to diabetes, FDA drug approvals and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about heart-disease prevention

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s why knowing the steps for preventing heart disease is key.

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Super Bowl weekend, NFL concussion protocol and Damar Hamlin update with Allen Sills, MD [Podcast]

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

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AMA Update Podcast
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Super Bowl weekend, NFL concussion protocol and Damar Hamlin update with Allen Sills, MD

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

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AMA Update
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Q&A: How this cardiologist raced 13.1 miles—and saved 2 lives

Steven Lome, DO, didn’t think his skills as a cardiologist would be used running a half marathon, but they were when two racers had heart attacks.

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