Clear Search
Heart shape plate with healthy salad surrounded by fruit and vegetables
·
4 MIN READ

Diet patterns that can boost longevity, cut chronic disease

Following any of these healthy eating patterns can cut the risk of early death by 20%, says a study of nearly 120,000 people over three decades.

Public Health
·
4 MIN READ

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

In the news: USPSTF recommendations on BP screening for pregnant patients, vitamin D may help prevent T2D, new school nutrition standards and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Two health care workers hold magnifying glasses over human heart
·
9 MIN READ

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.

series
Hypertension
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
·
16 MIN READ

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.

series
Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
·
16 MIN READ

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.

series
Public Health
AMA Update
Person adjusts cuff on upper arm blood pressure monitor
·
5 MIN READ

Why a validated device listing is important for BP control

With a broad range of BP measurement devices available, it can be confusing to determine which provide accurate readings. Learn more with the AMA.

Hypertension
Steven Lome, DO
·
10 MIN READ

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.

Hypertension
·
4 MIN READ

AMA in the News: January 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for January 2023.

series
AMA in the News
AMA in the News
Rows of bagels
·
4 MIN READ

Foods that spike a patient’s blood glucose are not what you think

Eating sugar-filled pastries can cause blood-glucose levels to rise, but foods don’t have to taste sweet to spike blood sugar levels. Learn more.

Diabetes