Health Fusion

How much time do you spend listening to something with a head set or earbuds? And how loud is the volume? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shares listening safety tips to hel…

Does arthritis knee pain stop you from activities you enjoy but you're not quite ready for replacement surgery? In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," Viv Williams chats with a famous …

Do facemasks and social isolation affect young kids' social skills? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams gets answers from a psychologist.

Do you have knee pain from osteoarthritis but aren't ready for a joint replacement yet? In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," Viv Williams talks to a famous surgeon about cooled radio…

Would you eat a weed that grows in sidewalk cracks if it was really good for you? In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," Viv Williams digs up some research on the health benefits of pu…

Want a delicious and healthy way to prepare fresh summer produce? In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shares her recipe for roasted veggies -- a dish her friends say ta…

By now many people are used to hearing their own voices on video conferences. But is the sound good enough to use for a speech therapy session? In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," V…

How easy is it for you to get quality healthcare when you need it? For some people, access is impossible. In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," Viv Williams talks to a national expert…

If we could spot students at risk of suicide, we could save lives. Artificial intelligence may be making that possible. In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," Viv Williams looks at how…

Want to reduce stress and anxiety, calm fears and boost your mood? Plant a container garden. In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shares tips on how to put a pot togethe…

Where do you go to get your health information? In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," Viv Williams checks out a study that shows people who get cancer information on social media site…

Want some protein on your salad? Yes, but not in the form of a cabbage worm. In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shares a story about how finding a worm in purchased pr…

Viv Williams shares her quick, easy and nutritious recipe for a garden green protein smoothie with banana, apple, mint and kale. Yum!

What's the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes? How can you reduce your risk? And what's the hype about the diabetes connection to obesity and dementia? In this episode of NewsMD's podcast,…

Viv Williams talks to two oncologists who tell her five questions people should ask their doctor when diagnosed with cancer.

A sharp knife is a safe knife. You can prevent hand injuries in the kitchen if your knives are in good shape and you use proper chopping technique. In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion…

Fever, cough and difficulty breathing. Those three symptoms are associated with both COVID-19 and another respiratory illness that's on the rise in the U.S. In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Heal…

A patient with lung cancer went to a follow-up doctor's appointment and got a prescription for a puppy. In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," Viv Williams hears stories from an oncolo…

Ticks are expanding their realm and showing up in new places. In this episode of NewsMD's Health Fusion, Viv Williams talks to a leading tick researcher about pathogens discovered in her lab that cou…

Viv Williams looks at new ways to ease preschoolers' fears of getting shots to help reduce distress in the future.