Improving Public Health

Jan 17, 2025 ·

13 Min Read

Why lifestyle medicine is growing so fast and the benefits of a lifestyle medicine certification

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

AMA Update

Physician applying bandage to patient arm

Jan 3, 2025 ·

8 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about bacterial meningitis

Bacterial meningitis is not common, but it is a medical emergency. Jeffrey Silvers, MD, an infectious diseases physician at Sutter Health, shares more.

Dec 20, 2024 ·

10 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs with severity that should not be underestimated. Abdul M. Khan, MD, a pulmonologist at Ochsner Health, shares more.

HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit

This toolkit was developed with input from health care professionals and was designed for clinicians working in community health centers.

Dec 19, 2024 ·

Listen and learn with the AMA’s top podcast episodes

AMA podcasts help physicians and medical students stay updated on the go. Catch up with some of our most popular episodes.

Dec 17, 2024 ·

AMA offers 10 health recommendations for new year

With the new year approaching, the AMA is offering 10 recommendations to help make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to health in 2025 and beyond.

Press Releases

Dec 6, 2024 ·

7 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about endometriosis

Endometriosis is a chronic and painful condition that remains under-recognized. Katie Peterson, MD, an ob-gyn at Confluence Health, offers insight.

Nov 15, 2024 ·

10 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about sciatica

A sharp, shooting pain that starts in your lower back can be a sign of sciatica. Kevin Taliaferro, MD, of Henry Ford Health, discusses sciatica care.