Health Fusion

A dog's sense of smell has helped to find missing people, detect drugs at airports and find the tiniest morsel of food dropped from a toddler's highchair. A new study shows that dogs may also be able…

An early frost can mean a sudden end to the growing season. But there are ways to protect plants from dipping temperatures. In this episode of "Health Fusion," Viv Williams has tips on how to cover y…

Interval training, or high intensity interval training (HIIT), is a way to pack the health benefits of exercise into a short amount of time. No matter what your fitness level. In this episode of News…

If you have type 2 diabetes, you may be able to reduce your risk of developing dementia with seven healthy lifestyle habits. Viv Williams has details of a new study in this episode of NewsMD's "Healt…

When heat waves strike, your sleep can suffer. Sleep researchers offer tips on how to prevent high temperatures from disrupting your nights. Viv Williams has details in this episode of NewsMD's "Heal…

Life couldn't have been better for Elyn and Guy Simmons. They were young, successful and ready to start a family. But then the strange symptoms started. And Elyn began to change. In this special, med…

Are you a person who likes to have a bedtime snack before you hit the sack? Or are you the type who can't sleep if there's food in your belly? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv William…

Think twice before you grab ready-made meals or snacks. A new study links ultra-processed foods to colon cancer in men. Viv Williams has details in this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion."

Gardens and farmers' markets are popping with heart healthy fresh produce. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shows how to freeze late summer vegetables that you can enjoy thro…

If you're not a vegetable fan, give this recipe a try. It features kale, is packed with nutrients and even people who turn their noses up at the thought of this vegetable have agreed that the fast an…

Who knew that the weeds growing the in cracks of many sidewalks may be the next big superfood. Viv Williams has the details in this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion."

If you see little white grains of rice in your dog's or cat's feces or Rover can't stop dragging his butt across the carpet, your beloved pet might have a tapeworm. Does this mean your family will ge…

How can two unrelated people look so much alike? That question has stumped people for a long time. But new research may have found an answer. Viv Williams has the details in this episode of NewsMD's …

Which is better, butter or margarine? Figuring out which fats are healthiest can be confusing. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams finds out what some researchers say is the hea…

Can reducing salt really help reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke and other diseases? A new study shows cutting out about 1/4 of a teaspoon of salt each day could ward off certain diseases and d…

Ticks can survive a Minnesota winter, but their go time is March through October. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams goes in-depth with a tick expert who helped discover two pa…

Sound and electrical stimulation may offer hope for people suffering from chronic pain and other conditions. Researchers are exploring the combination with the goal of developing treatments that are …

When those first baby teeth appear, it's time to start teaching little ones about good dental health. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams consults a pediatric dentist about when…

When you sprain your ankle or have an infection inflammation helps to heal tissues. But when inflammation is chronic, or long term, it can contribute to conditions such as heart disease and autoimmun…

Blood pressure, body weight, cholesterol and blood glucose are some of the numbers that measure heart health. The American Heart Association has added sleep to that list. Why? Because research about …