Health Discovered Podcast
WebMD Chief Physician Editor Neha Pathak, MD, and Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, explore fascinating stories to find the unexpected things that help us understand our health.
- ConstipationMay 2, 2024
Constipation: Your Guide to Optimizing Gut Health from Fiber to Breathing Exercises
Neha Pathak, MDIn this episode, discover effective solutions for constipation and tools to improve gut health. Each year, millions suffer from constipation, leading to 2.5 million doctor visits. What are te signs that it’s time to consult a doctor? What are the most effective ways to manage constipation? Will Bulsiewicz, MD, better known as Dr. ...
- Mental HealthApr 25, 2024
Building Kinder Communities: Addressing Youth Mental Health with Born This Way Foundation
Neha Pathak, MDWe are experiencing a youth mental health crisis. Young people worldwide are increasingly struggling to manage the escalating stress and complications of everyday life. In 2021, 42% of high chool students reported feeling so sad or hopeless for two consecutive weeks that they would stop engaging in their usual activities, up from 26% in 2009. ...
- InsomniaApr 18, 2024
The Path to Restorative Sleep: Insomnia Insights from a Sleep Expert
Neha Pathak, MDEvery night, millions of Americans are affected by insomnia. Insomnia presents in various forms, including difficulty falling asleep at night and frequent waking up during the sleep cycle, rsulting in feeling tired during the day. ...
- GallstonesApr 11, 2024
Gallstones and Gallbladder Health: What to Know and Life After Removal
Neha Pathak, MDMore than one million Americans are diagnosed with gallstones every year, and women of all ages are more likely to develop them. How are gallstones formed? What do they mean for our health? hile gallbladder problems can be uncomfortable and potentially risky, understanding the treatment options available is the first step toward relief. ...
- Health TopicsApr 4, 2024
Health Disparities, Equity, and Empowerment: Transforming Black Health Outcomes
Neha Pathak, MDHealth equity is when everyone has a fair opportunity to achieve their highest level of health. But in the United States, that’s not always the case. Today, Black Americans are more likely t die at early ages for most health issues, and young Black Americans are living with diseases that are typically more common in other races during older age. ...
- Colorectal CancerMar 28, 2024
A Guide to Colorectal Cancer: Screening, Prevention, and Early Detection
Neha Pathak, MDMarch is colorectal cancer awareness month. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly double the number of young adults under 55 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. And while t’s a highly treatable cancer, many people will not have symptoms in the early stages of colorectal cancer. ...
- Mental HealthMar 21, 2024
Can We Build The Lives We Want? Discussing the Science of Happiness with Arthur C. Brooks
John Whyte, MDMany people desire happiness, but is there a science to being happy? Can we learn to be happy regardless of external challenges? Are there evidence-based tools and practices for managing emoions and enhancing our lives? We spoke with Arthur C. ...
- Health TopicsMar 14, 2024
The Chemicals in Our Clothes: How to Clean Up Our Closets
Neha Pathak, MDOften, when we think of toxic chemicals, our minds go to household cleansers or environmental pollution. But we can also be affected by harmful chemicals in our clothing. What are some of th ...
- Diet and Weight LossMar 7, 2024
How Can Lifestyle Medicine Positively Impact Weight Management?
Neha Pathak, MDWeight management is something that many people struggle with. And sometimes, it can feel impossible. But what happens when we shift our focus beyond the scale? How would incorporating sleepmanagement tools, social support and connection, and other pillars of lifestyle medicine positively impact our experience with weight management? To guide us through this topic, we spoke to Mahima Gulati, MD, a triple board-certified physician specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, metabolism, and lifestyle medicine, and associate professor of Medical Sciences at the Frank H. ...
- Heart HealthFeb 29, 2024
Heart Health Disparities and Black Americans: Risk Factors, Prevention, and Lifestyle Changes
Neha Pathak, MDHeart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States alone, with one person dying from heart disease every 33 seconds.February, in addition to American Heart Month, is Black History Month. ...
- Mental HealthFeb 22, 2024
How Can Practical Optimism Change Our Lives?
Neha Pathak, MDBetween the extreme opposites of toxic positivity and pessimism lies a healthy middle ground that we often overlook: practical optimism. What does it mean to move through the world with optiism? And even if we often feel pessimistic or hypervigilant, how can we practice optimism on a daily basis to develop this emotional muscle? To explore this topic, we spoke with Sue Varma, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and author of the new book Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being, about the importance of cultivating everyday mental wellness and developing emotional resilience to help us navigate inevitable moments of crisis and triumph. ...
- Healthy SexualityFeb 15, 2024
Reimagining Romantic Relationships: Managing Expectations and Communicating Needs
Neha Pathak, MDOver the past century in the U.S., there's been a societal transformation in what we expect from our romantic relationships. It's not just about love anymore; there's a growing belief that or partners will fulfill many roles, including being instrumental in our personal growth. ...
- Heart HealthFeb 8, 2024
Heart Valve Disease Awareness: Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatments
John Whyte, MDFebruary is American Heart Month, and a pivotal date, February 22nd, shines a spotlight on Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, emphasizing the significance of the role heart valves play in mantaining our overall health and well-being. ...
- Mental HealthFeb 1, 2024
From Microaggressions to Hypervigilance: How Racism Affects Black Mental Health
Neha Pathak, MDWhen we think of racism, we often think of overt acts of prejudice and discrimination, but what about subtle microaggressions, bias, and systemic barriers? February is Black History Month, ad we are looking at the ways trauma and stress due to racism can impact the Black community physically, mentally, and emotionally. ...
- Substance Abuse & AddictionJan 24, 2024
Sober Curious? Shift Your Relationship To Alcohol With Mindful Drinking
Neha Pathak, MDIn January, many people choose to refrain from alcohol, or what is known as a “dry January,” after potential excess during the holiday season. But what about those who want to refrain longeror explore their relationship with alcohol? What does it mean to be sober curious, or practice mindful drinking? How would shifting our drinking habits impact our health? We spoke to Amanda E. ...
- HPV / Genital WartsJan 18, 2024
Cervical Health 101: Pap Smears, HPV, and Cervical Cancer
Neha Pathak, MDDo you know the difference between a pap smear and a pelvic exam? Do you know where the cervix is located and what it does? Most importantly, what about the connection between human papillomvirus (HPV) and cervical cancer? According to some experts, almost 100% of sexually active people will contract HPV at some point in their lifetime and more than 14,000 women in the US are diagnosed with HPV related invasive cervical cancer every year. ...
- Healthy MenJan 11, 2024
Top Tips for Men to Take Control of Their Health: From Screenings to Mental Health
Neha Pathak, MDA 2023 survey by Cleveland Clinic found that 44% of men do not get an annual physical exam. How should men take control of their health? What are the top health concerns for men after the ag ...
- Mental HealthJan 4, 2024
Start the New Year with Self-Compassion
Neha Pathak, MDIn the first episode of the new year, Dr. Pathak takes a different approach to traditional New Year's resolutions. Rather than overwhelming you with the pressure of becoming a "new you," thi episode encourages listeners to appreciate and love the "you" that exists right now. ...
- Mental HealthDec 27, 2023
How to Create Healthy Boundaries in Complex Relationships
Neha Pathak, MDMany of us can relate to feeling triggered or having our buttons pushed in our closest relationships, but what can we do about it? Is there an effective way to identify and communicate healt ...
- Nutrition and Healthy EatingDec 21, 2023
Can We Calm Our Mind With Food?
Neha Pathak, MDIt’s commonly said that we are what we eat. A great deal of research has been done to find a correlation between healthy diets and brain function, but misinformation persists. Figuring out hw certain foods impact our physical, mental, and emotional health while also balancing our busy lives can become a frustrating exercise. ...