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New decade, new you: Encourage patients to follow these 10 health tips

Help patients kick the 2020s off to a roaring, healthy start with this timely advice from the AMA.

Public Health
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Dec. 20, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on 2020 federal funding and extender package

Leaders in Congress reached agreement on the fiscal year 2020 spending bill. Find out how the AMA is advocating for public health in Congress.

Advocacy Update
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AMA’s 10 health recommendations for successful New Year’s resolutions

AMA offering 10 recommendations to help Americans make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2020 and beyond.

Press Releases
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Action needed now to prevent a new generation of nicotine addiction

Teens and young adults are most attracted to e-cig flavors, and are at higher risk of seeing addiction’s impact on their ability to learn, concentrate or control their impulses.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA in the News: November 2019

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for November 2019.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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AMA and public health community united on bold action to prevent e-cigarettes from addicting kids

Health and parent groups urge Trump administration to stand strong and implement plan to clear the market of all flavored e-cigarettes – kids’ health must not be compromised.

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AMA delivers message to the White House on protecting kids from vaping

AMA President tells Trump Administration to clear the market of flavored e-cigarettes to protect another generation from nicotine dependence.

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Alternate delegate Jordan Warchol at the 2019 HOD Interim Meeting
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AMA: Stop sales of e-cigarettes that lack FDA approval

The surge in e-cigarette use among youth and lung illness outbreak linked to more than 2,000 illnesses and more than 40 deaths led delegates to call for a ban on e-cigarette products.

Public Health
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AMA calls for total ban on all vaping products not approved by FDA

Very little evidence available about short- and long-term health consequences of e-cigarettes and vaping products.

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