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Members Move Medicine: Pursuing prevention despite the obstacles

AMA member Megan Ranney, MD, is an emergency physician and researcher who is focusing on the intersection between digital health and violence prevention.

Prevention & Wellness
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AMA cautions about health risks from wire-bristle grill brushes

As people fire up their grills this Fourth of July, the AMA urges anyone cooking on a grill to use caution when using a wire-bristle grill brush.

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Surgeon general to AMA: Look upstream to prevent nation’s ills

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, MD, challenged his fellow AMA delegates to lead a civil discussion on issues critical to helping patients live longer, healthier lives.

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Cyndi Yag-Howard, MD: Seeking a life fully lived

AMA member Cyndi Yag-Howard, MD, a Florida dermatologist, sees community and medical activism as part of a well-rounded life.

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Alarming drop in life expectancy sparks call for study, action

Physicians want to better understand what’s behind the distressing trend and how to reverse it. Through advocacy and prevention initiatives, the AMA aims to help patients live longer, healthier lives.

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When health policy is local, this path can get your message heard

Physician legislators and physician advocates offer insight on how to build strong relationships before policy crises hit. Breaking through can start with a simple cup of coffee.

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AMA, FDA help America’s physicians combat spread of foodborne illness

On the heels of the recent E.coli outbreak, the AMA and FDA announced new online CME videos to help physicians combat the spread of foodborne illness.

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10 New Year’s resolutions for your health and your family’s

The new date on the calendar offers everyone another opportunity to follow this advice to improve and maintain health.

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AMA offers 10 recommendations for successful New Year’s resolutions

With the new year approaching, the American Medical Association is offering recommendations to help Americans make healthy lifestyle choices in 2018.

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