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Obesity in communities of color: A closer look at addressing existing disparities

In this episode of AMA Moving Medicine, experts discuss obesity in communities of color and their work addressing health disparities.

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7 physicians honored for their contributions to medicine

Learn about the inspiring doctors who were recognized by the AMA Foundation for their outstanding efforts in medicine.

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Q&A: How new blood testing could help doctors better treat obesity

The co-founder of Health2047 spinoff Phenomix Sciences explores four phenotypes that drive obesity and how they can be addressed.

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The bad news—and the good—about obesity and COVID-19

Learn with the AMA how patients’ experiences of the pandemic are giving physicians a fresh opportunity to tackle a longstanding disease.

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Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, on COVID complications from obesity [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the potential COVID complications from obesity.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, on COVID complications from obesity

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the potential COVID complications from obesity.

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Addressing the obesity epidemic: 4 things physicians can do

People with obesity often skip seeking medical attention because they fear being stigmatized. Learn how physicians can help change the obesity narrative.

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What doctors wish patients knew about obesity during the pandemic

People with obesity are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. An obesity medicine physician offers advice to help.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 21, 2020

In the news: CDC’s ACIP recommendation on COVID-19 vaccine, new SARS-CoV-2 strain may be in U.S., COVID-19 vaccine allergic reactions, 74% of American adults overweight.

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