Health care journalist Viv Williams delivers daily health tips. Meet amazing people who’ll share their stories of illness, wellness and how they find joy.
Next time you make a pizza or salad, you might want to throw some mushrooms on top. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams checks out a study that shows eating mushrooms may help y…
Fall's first frost doesn't have to be the end of gardening season. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shares tips on how to protect your tender flowers from dipping temps.
Imagine the aroma of caramelized apples wafting from the oven on a crisp fall afternoon. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams visits a friend who shares a recipe for apple financ…
When you're stressed out, do you feel like hanging out with friends? Probably not. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shares info from a new study about how stress makes people…
Homemade applesauce is a tasty and nutritious autumn treat. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams heads to a friend's house to learn how to make Grandma Marge's Easy Homemade Appl…
The quest to find where sensations of pain start has led to a possible new, lasting way to treat pain without opioids. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams looks at what a group …
Mixing up the dough and waiting for it to rise only to have your pizza crust crash and burn in a taste test is super frustrating! In this episode of NewsMd's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shares tips…
A variety of wearable devices that monitor your heart rhythm are super popular. Should you use one? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams hears some of the pros and cons of wearab…
Going to the dentist may not top your kid's list of fun things to do, but routine dental care is essential for good oral and general health. Some kids -- those in foster care -- struggle to get the a…
Your happiness level as a young adult may be a factor in your risk of dementia later in life. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams looks at a new study that explores the connecti…
Some married people start to look and act like each other over time. You probably know some couples like that. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams checks out a study that shows …
If your heart races, flutters or skips beats, does that mean you have Atrial Fibrillation? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams and Mayo Clinic expert dive into the details of A-…
When you do an act of kindness, who benefits? You or the recipient? And when you do that act, do you understand why? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shares what researchers …
Intermittent fasting is more than just a fad. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams explains how the diet craze may be a powerful tool to help prevent and manage heart disease and…
Can you be fit and fat? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams breaks down a new study that shows focusing on fitness may be better for your health than obsessing over the numbers …
It seems that men hate going to see their healthcare providers. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams hears what a doctor, who is male, has to say about that. He talks about why g…
Who doesn't want to be happier on a daily basis? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams explores a study that says a fruit, vegetable and exercise combo is the recipe that actually…
Wouldn't it be great to pop open a freezer bag of farm fresh vegetables in the midst of winter? In this episode of News MD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shows the best way to freeze produce. It's e…
A lot of people chew gum to freshen their breath. Studies show it may also kick start your gut after heart surgery. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams checks out what the data …
Some people who hit the gym to lose weight get frustrated when the numbers on the scales don't budge. So why bother? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams talks to a Mayo Clinic e…