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More needs to be done to decrease youth access to e-cigarettes

Teen e-cigarette use has fallen, yet it’s still too high given the risk of lifelong nicotine addiction. AMA calls for stronger tobacco-control efforts.

Public Health
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After false start, FDA drags its feet on menthol cigarette ban

After 15 years of FDA stalling tactics, the AMA joins others in asking federal court to direct the agency to ban the products targeted at Black youth.

Public Health
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Council on Science & Public Health reports

Download PDFs of CSAPH reports presented at the AMA House of Delegates Interim and Annual Meetings.

Council on Science & Public Health
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7 MIN READ

AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

The AMA gathered physician and medical student leaders for its Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates to shape guiding policies on emerging health care topics.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 3, 2024

In the news: HIPAA data breach reporting requirements, cardiovascular disease trends, new long COVID report and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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What doctors wish patients knew about osteoporosis

10 million Americans grapple with a silent threat that weakens bones: osteoporosis. A rheumatologist from Hattiesburg Clinic shares more.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
AMA Update for April 29, 2024: Benefits of lifestyle medicine, managing chronic disease, plus physician retirement advice
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Benefits of lifestyle medicine, managing chronic disease, plus physician retirement advice

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

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Physician Health
AMA Update
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15 MIN READ

Benefits of lifestyle medicine, managing chronic disease, plus physician retirement advice [Podcast]

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

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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AMA honors former MN health commissioner with Government Service Award

The AMA presented former Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

Press Releases