Health Fusion

Spare yourself the guilt and take a bite out of some chocolate. But which type is best for your health? I've got some answers for you In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams talks t…

No matter what your skin tone, you need sunscreen. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams hears from a Mayo Clinic dermatologist about why everyone should slather it on.

Want to lose some weight? Get more sleep. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams checks out a study that shows sleeping more helps you reduce calorie intake without trying.

Vitamin D is essential for bone health. Sunlight prompts your body to produce it. So, do sunny vacations help boost your vitamin D levels? In this episode of "Health Fusion," Viv Williams explores th…

Do smart watches and other wearable activity devices make a difference in your activity level? Study results have been mixed. But a new study reveals that activity monitors do help adults move more. …

Why bother with gratitude? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams hangs out with the Gratitude Junkie, an author, speaker and entrepreneur who shares how a traumatic life event com…

Can the label "consumer complaint" on a chocolate chip cookie sway how people think it tastes? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams explores a study that highlights the power of …

An injection of your own fat into the sole of your foot may help plantar fasciitis pain. In this episode of NewsMD's Health Fusion, Viv Williams checks out the details of a new study.

What do your eyes have to do with heart disease? In this episode of NewMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams explains how a trip to the optometrist could help predict your risk of heart attack thanks to…

Men who worry may be at increased of getting heart disease younger. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams has details of a new study about potential negative health effects of wor…

While you snooze, your brain stays busy and alert. It pays attention to unfamiliar voices. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shares details of emerging research about how your…

When you check your newsfeed, do you get rankled over politics? A new study shows that all of that stress is making us sick. Viv Williams has details in this episode of "Health Fusion" for NewsMD.

When the days get shorter, people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may begin to struggle. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams talks to a University of Minnesota psychologi…

Who wants to feel and look older than they are? Likely nobody. Viv Williams taps some new studies that all point to sleep as a key to keeping that from happening.

Want to try and reduce your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, cancer and other illnesses? Up your intake of olive oil. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion, Viv Williams checks out a s…

Middle-aged women, listen up. Researchers have identified health factors that could put you at risk of poor health in the future. But the good news is that interventions may help. Viv Williams has mo…

Exercising outside in winter can help brighten up the darker months. But taking a run or ski in extreme cold may up your risk of cold-related lung problems. Viv Williams gets details from an exercise…

Hangovers after a night of overindulgence are no fun. Even worse — many hangover cures may not work. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shares info from a study that exposes a …

Have you heard of the Volumetrics diet plan? It's based on helping you lose weight without feeling hungry. Viv Williams shares some details on the diet that ranked #1 on a list for best weight loss p…

Charlotte, Oliver and Quin topped the baby name popularity chart for 2021. So says Babynames.com. A new year will likely mean new favorites. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams …