Health Fusion

If you like peanuts, results of a new study are going to make you really happy. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shares info about a possible connection between eating peanut…

Shoulder pain can derail your day and make simple tasks difficult. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams get tips on how to handle a frozen shoulder from an orthopedic surgeon.

Can owning a cat help improve your health? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams explores the health benefits of cats and reveals the seven personality traits of our feline friend…

Imagine this -- a walk-in health clinic with easy parking, no long waits and an expert staff. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams introduces you to the founder and CEO of Compca…

Why is it so hard to stick to a new exercise plan? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams gets answers from a study about a new approach that may get people to make good on their g…

Why exercise if it's not going to help you lose weight? In this episode of NewMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams looks at a study that shows exercise slows calorie burn at rest for people with obesit…

What do trees have to do with your heart health? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shares information about the potential health benefits of living in green neighborhoods.

A work day full of virtual meetings can be exhausting. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams checks out a study that shows turning off your camera may help.

At any given moment, more than 100,000 people are waiting for organ transplants. And 60% of them are people of color. In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," VIv Williams talks to a May…

Don't have much room for a vegetable garden? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams goes to a friend's house to see her pallet garden. You won't believe how much she can grow!

Can red wine and berries help to lower your blood pressure? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams checks out a new study that explores how the link between foods high in flavonoid…

Yes, pretty much all of us know the sunblock mantra: use sunscreen to protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun. But how much do you know about kids and skin cancer? Or the difference betw…

You've likely heard that fruits and veggies are good for heart health. But what do they do for your risk of stroke? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams looks at a Harvard study …

What foods cause cavities? When should I take my kid to the dentist for the first time? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams gets answers to common questions from a pediatric den…

Skin cancer is usually associated with adults. But kids are at risk too. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams talks to a dermatologist about childhood melanoma.

Your community's health encompasses many aspects, including access to care and the prevalence of disease. It also involves how people within the community relate to each other. In this episode of New…

Would you be willing to rent your clothes in order to reduce waste and help the health of our planet? Some Gen-Z adults answer with a "yes." In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," Viv …

Do you ever ignore your friends to check your phone in a social setting? Are you a phone snubber (phubber)? In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," Viv Williams checks out a study that …

Through mid-July and August, Japanese beetles descend on people's properties. How can you battle these bugs? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams gives a tour of her beetle-fille…

There's no safe level of vaping. That's what researchers say after finding what happens in your body after just one vape session. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams brings you …