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- Five Keys to Resolving Conflict in the Family Unit
WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, speaks with Charles Sophy, FACN, Psychiatrist and Author, about his new book and five key areas that can help strengthen your family dynamics.
- Dr. Eric Topol Answers Your Questions About Boosters
WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, speaks with Eric Topol, MD, Executive Vice President, Scripps Research, and Editor-in-Chief, Medscape, about COVID-19 boosters, who should get one, and when.
- Age Didn't Keep Us Safe From COVID
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- Flying During COVID
Listen to our expert give her experience with flying during covid and tips she recommends for safe travel.
- How to Wear a Face Mask
Face masks help protect you and others from spreading or catching COVID-19. However, it’s important to follow the proper steps to make sure you’re not contaminating the mask or your face.
- The Truth About Face Masks
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there’s been lots of buzz about covering your face. Here’s the truth about face masks.
- The Basics: Face Masks
Confused by all the different face masks out there? Here’s a breakdown of what they do.
- How to Clean and Sanitize Your Eyeglasses
Your specs can harbor a lot of germs, so it’s important to clean them often.
- The Basics: Face Masks
Confused by all the different face masks out there? Here’s a breakdown of what they do.
- Coronavirus in Context: Arianna Huffington on Mental Health and Resilience
On today's episode of Coronavirus in Context, Dr. John Whyte speaks with Thrive Global Founder and CEO Arianna Huffington about the negative effects this collective uncertainty has on our mental health. Huffington also shares simple tips to stay connected and how we can root ourselves in gratitude moving forward.
- Coronavirus in Context: Expert Unpacks Data Behind COVID-19 Model, And Why Projections Differ
Theo Vos, a professor and health data expert, breaks down metrics he uses to measure the trajectory of COVID-19, and how this information can act as a bridge to policy decisions.
- Coronavirus in Context: Restaurant: Impossible Host Examines Restaurant Industry, Hunger, And More
Robert Irvine discusses how coronavirus affects the current state of food supply chains and restaurant operations, and what the future of these industries might look like. Irvine also gives some tips to create restaurant-worthy meals at home and what we can do to help those in need.
- Coronavirus in Context: The Relationship Between COVID-19 and Your Heart
On today’s edition of Coronavirus in Context, Chief Medical Officer John Whyte speaks to cardiologist Clyde Yancy about whether COVID-19 directly affects the heart.
- Coronavirus in Context: Immunology Expert Discusses Testing, Antibodies, and More
An immunology expert describes various tests for coronavirus, whether we’re immune to COVID-19 after infection, and more.
- Coronavirus in Context: Proactive Tips to Nurture Our Mental Well-Being
How can we overcome the mental wear and tear of isolation and come out the other side more connected? On today’s edition of Coronavirus in Context, Chief Medical Officer John Whyte speaks with a clinical psychologist about the consequences of quarantine.
- Coronavirus in Context: How COVID-19 Transforms Our Relationship With Healthcare
Dr. Richard Isaacs, CEO of Permanente Medical Group, shares how the Bay Area community, medical professionals, and businesses continue to work together to equip several Northern California hospitals for COVID-19. He also outlines what they are doing as an organization to accommodate non-COVD-19 patients, from the delivery room to telehealth.
- Coronavirus in Context: Dietitian Shares Tips to Maintain Strong Immunity
Do vitamin D supplements or zinc lozenges impact immunity? A dietitian shares which foods and vitamins help support immunity, where we can get these important nutrients, and how to master meal planning.
- Coronavirus in Context: The Relationship Between Your Lungs and COVID-19
On today’s episode of Coronavirus in Context, Dr. Cedric Rutland describes how this virus affects the lungs and offers guidance for people with asthma and COPD.
- Creating a Work-From-Home Schedule
Ways to create a work from home schedule during the quarantine.
- Coronavirus in Context: A Nurse Practitioner’s Perspective
Sophia Thomas, President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, describes her experience on the front lines of this pandemic and what more needs to be done.
- Coronavirus in Context: Fitness Expert Demonstrates 5 Exercises You Can Do at Home
Does exercise boost immunity? Fitness and wellness expert Don Saladino offers 5 modifiable exercises to stay active and off the couch.
- Coronavirus in Context: AMA President Discusses COVID-19’s Impact on Communities of Color
On today’s episode of Coronavirus in Context, American Medical Association President Patrice Harris discusses the disproportionate effect COVID-19 has on African Americans, the importance of data, and what we can be optimistic about.
- Creating a Healthy Home Office
How to create a safe space at your home office.
- Coronavirus in Context: How Older Adults Can Reduce Risk and Remain Resilient
On today’s episode of Coronavirus in Context, Dr. Steven Albert discusses why older adults are not only more vulnerable to serious COVID-19 complications, but other health effects, like loneliness.
- Coronavirus in Context: Why We Truly Need to Practice Physical Distancing
Today’s episode of Coronavirus in Context dives into what social distancing is, how long we should practice this public health protocol, and its benefits.
- Coronavirus in Context: The Importance of Facial Coverings and How to Make Our Own
Today’s guest on Coronavirus in Context, WebMD Medical Editor Neha Pathak, breaks down different types of face masks and face coverings, who should be wearing which, and why it shouldn’t make us ignore other protective measures.
- Valerie Joy Wilson COVID-19 Social Story
Story on Valerie’s first hand encounter with COVID-19
- Mike Shanghai COVID-19 Social Story
Social story gives us an insight on how things are going in Shanghai during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Coronavirus in Context: How a Pediatric Hospital Prepares for Potential COVID-19 Influx
Today’s guest on Coronavirus in Context, Dr. Anthony Sandler, offers reasons behind why children have mostly been spared from coronavirus thus far. Dr. Sandler also shares what Children’s National Hospital has done to prepare for a potential surge in pediatric COVID-19 cases.
- Best Foods for Immunity
A compromised immune system has to work harder to fight off infection. Include these nutrient-rich foods in your diet to beef up your immunity.
- Coronavirus in Context: A Veterinarian Answers Top Questions About Pets and COVID-19
Can your dog get coronavirus if an infected person interacts with fido at the dog park? A veterinarian shares his take on what a lot of people have on their minds: How immune are pets to the effects of COVID-19?
- Ways to Disconnect
It can be hard to hit pause in a state of fear, so here are a few ways to practice mindfulness in the age of COVID-19 and beyond.
- Coronavirus in Context: The Need for COVID-19 Clinical Trials
Today’s guest on Coronavirus in Context, Dr. F. Perry Wilson, breaks down the clinical trial process and its importance in building an evidence-based drug for COVID-19.
- Coronavirus in Context: Media Expert Offers 3 Practical Tips to Stay Informed, Not Overwhelmed
Are media outlets responsibly covering this pandemic? WebMD’s Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, takes time to speak with Dr. Vish Viswanath about the consequences of what he calls “saturation coverage” and what we can make of this flood of information.
- Myths and Facts About COVID-19
Are younger people equally at risk of coronavirus complications? How long does the virus survive on surfaces like delivery packages? Get answers to these questions, and more.
- Coronavirus in Context: A Physician’s Experience Contracting COVID-19
Today’s guest on Coronavirus in Context, Dr. Sharon Amaya, wasn’t on the front lines when she began to experience the telltale signs of COVID-19, but she explains how her role as an emergency medicine physician informs how she approaches this virus, from quarantining early on to recovery.
- What Is a Coronavirus?
Discover what a coronavirus is and when it was first found in humans.
- Coronavirus in Context: An Oncologist Outlines What Cancer Patients Should Know
Today’s guest on Coronavirus in Context, Dr. Richard Schilsky, explains why cancer patients are more vulnerable to COVID-19 complications and offers actionable tips to overcome anxiety.
- Best Practices for COVID-19
Practical tips to stop the spread of COVID-19.
- How to Decontaminate When Coming Home
Take these precautions if you’ve spent time outside the home, potentially exposing yourself to COVID-19.
- What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a strain of coronavirus that was first found in humans in 2019.
- Isolation: Ways to Stay Socially Connected
Here are a few ways to safely connect with others to curb loneliness.
- How to Stock Your Home for COVID-19 Quarantine
You want to limit how much you leave your home, but make sure you aren’t hoarding.
- COVID-19 and Asthma: What You Need to Know
Learn a few ways to protect yourself from COVID-19 while keeping your asthma in check.
- COVID-19: What to Know if You Have a Heart Condition
Though COVID-19 mainly affects the lungs, the virus can make it harder for your heart to function as it should.
- The Relationship Between COVID-19 and Diabetes
Uncontrolled blood sugar can make it harder to fight off infection. Here’s what you should know about diabetes and COVID-19.
- COVID-19: What Not To Do
Should you visit your doctor if you experience coronavirus symptoms? What about wearing masks? Here are a few constructive approaches to get through this pandemic.
- Social Distancing: What to Know About This Public Health Practice
Social distancing is one of the most important measures we can take to prevent the spread of COVID-19.