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‘The health challenge of our time’: What academic experts want you to know about ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed foods have been in the headlines lately. But what is it about them that’s so harmful? Academic researchers explain.

  • May 13, 2026
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Skin cancer is on the rise. Could climate change be to blame?

Dermatologists weigh in on the importance of proper sunscreen use and skin cancer prevention.

  • May 7, 2026
Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell
Guest Opinion
A Lady Alone: The story of Elizabeth Blackwell, MD, the first female physician in the United States

Admitted to medical school on a whim, Blackwell became a dominant force in the fight for women’s health care and for the education of women physicians.

  • May 5, 2026
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Adoption medicine clinics give children a healthy start

Embedded in academic health systems, these clinics assess children for physical and mental health challenges and connect families with appropriate resources.

  • April 29, 2026

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3D Printers Are Revolutionizing Medicine

Scientists have developed innovative techniques that enable physicians to use 3D printers to create custom-designed body parts for patients.

  • Sept. 29, 2016
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When Zika Hits Home

Physicians and scientists in the academic medicine community are managing the Zika epidemic with aggressive research, prevention, and treatment efforts.

  • Sept. 29, 2016
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New Curricula Help Students Understand Health Needs of LGBT Patients

Several medical schools are dedicating instruction time to helping students understand the health disparities the LGBT community faces.

  • Sept. 29, 2016
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Priming the Medical School Pipeline: Schools Reach Out to Teens in Minority and Underserved Communities

Rural, minority, and impoverished communities are feeling the impact of too few physicians.

  • Sept. 29, 2016
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Celebrating Ignorance and Failure

Ignorance and failure are a critical component of success in scientific discovery, according to scientist and writer Stuart Firestein, PhD.

  • Sept. 29, 2016
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Leaders in Academic Medicine Address Physician Well-Being and Resilience

The AAMC Leadership Forum addressed the high rates of suicide and burnout among health care professionals and trainees.

  • Sept. 29, 2016
Guest Opinion
Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Each Other

As symptoms of burnout become more prevalent among physicians & scientists, the academic medicine community must come together to create a culture of wellness.

  • Sept. 29, 2016
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Introducing AAMCNews

AAMCNews is single, online destination for news, trends, and current conversations about the most important topics in academic medicine.

  • Sept. 29, 2016
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Creating a Safety Net: Preventing Physician Suicide

Physicians and trainees have higher rates of burnout and depressive symptoms than the general public, yet they are less likely to seek mental health treatment.

  • Sept. 29, 2016
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Race and Bias from the Classroom to the Exam Room

While some researchers continue to document racial disparities in health and disease burden, others are digging even.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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