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6 things doctors wish patients knew about better nutrition

Even with anti-obesity medications such as Wegovy or Ozempic, following proper eating patterns can help reduce risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes and more.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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AMA in the News: February 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for February 2024.

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AMA in the News
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AMA report on overdose crisis in pregnant and postpartum people

The report contains recommendations for state policymakers to improve access to care for pregnant and postpartum people with opioid use disorder.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 19, 2024

In the news: Women may benefit more from exercise, few patients use weight management treatments, mental health and pregnancy-related deaths and more.

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Feb. 23, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on the 2024 National Advocacy Conference 

Highlights from the 2024 AMA National Advocacy Conference and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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Feb. 23, 2024: State Advocacy Update

AMA urges continued support for New York’s Committee for Physician Health and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 12, 2024

In the news: Flu activity on the rise after national decline, salt substitutes and BP risk, FTC and HHS investigate generic drug shortages and more.

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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.

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AMA honors former Maine state rep with Government Service Award

At the National Advocacy Conference, the AMA presented former Maine State Rep. Richard A. Evans, M.D., with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

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