Health Now show

Health Now

Summary: WebMD managing editor Carrie Gann discusses the latest news and trends, interviews leading experts, and shares simple live-better tips.

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Podcasts:

 Summer Health and Safety | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:46

This week, in our summer safety special: What to know about Lyme disease; how to pick the perfect watermelon; sun protection tips; the truth about dry drowning; and how to get your day off to a great start.

 Loneliness is as Dangerous as Smoking | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:15

In this episode: sitting hurts your body and your brain; loneliness is being called a widespread public health problem; how one man lost 100 pounds; and tips to tap into your creative side.

 Good News in Women's Health, Micro-Me Time | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:44

This week, in our special Mother's Day episode: Positive developments in women's health, modeling healthy habits for kids, share-worthy advice from moms, cutting yourself some slack, and a tip for busy women everywhere.

 Promising New Migraine Drugs, Romaine Recall | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:42

This week: New drugs offer hope for hard-to-treat migraine; expert answers to questions about the romaine recall; morning people may outlive night owls; how multitasking makes you less productive; and help for when you hit the afternoon slump.

 Overcoming Opioid Addiction, Social Media and Mental Health | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:56

This week: Weight loss without counting carbs, calories, or fat; when pain relief morphs into addiction; social media and kids’ mental health; and how to feel like a winner.

 Coffee Controversy, Exercise in Middle Age | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:41

This week: The controversy brewing over coffee and cancer; a little inspiration that might just motivate you to exercise; how some cleaning products may affect your health; and a habit that's good for you -- and for someone you care about.

 Cancer Vaccine, Living with Schizophrenia | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:21

This week: Experts are hopeful that a vaccine may cure cancer; the link between salt in your diet and dementia; an inside look at what life is like with schizophrenia; how one woman lost 80 pounds -- and keeps it off; and how to refresh your morning routine.

 The Keto Diet, Married With Bipolar Disorder | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:06

This week: A new study says drinking alcohol is better than exercise for longevity; an expert's take on the keto diet; new hope for people with life-threatening peanut allergies; how one couple faces life with bipolar disorder; the truth about drinking bottled water; and how to set healthy habits you won't forget.

 Introducing: Health Now | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56

This podcast from WebMD covers all things health: your body, your brain, and your wellbeing. Host Carrie Gann will be joined by one of WebMD's staff doctors, as well as the occasional guest – to talk about the health topics that mean the most to you. Health Now debuts on Thursday April 5th.

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