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Federal Experts Talk Bird Flu ‘What Ifs’ in WebMD Live Event

Federal Experts Talk Bird Flu ‘What Ifs’ in WebMD Live Event

WebMD brought together experts from four federal agencies to talk prevention, monitoring, and what the “what ifs” of bird flu might look like.

What’s Next in Health Care for Older Adults: Questions and Answers With John Whyte, MD

What’s Next in Health Care for Older Adults: Questions and Answers With John Whyte, MD

As WebMD’s chief medical officer, John Whyte, MD, is in a unique position to see both the current state of medical care for America’s older adults and the way things are trending for the future. We asked him to share his insight on a few topics, along with a bit of advice.

Get the Care You Need in a COVID-19 World

Get the Care You Need in a COVID-19 World

What to expect at the doctor’s office, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, the future of telemedicine, and how to get the best care during COVID-19.

Personal Shopper: A Savvy Black Entrepreneur Guides You to Eczema-Friendly Clothes, Creams, Cosmetics, and More

Personal Shopper: A Savvy Black Entrepreneur Guides You to Eczema-Friendly Clothes, Creams, Cosmetics, and More

A savvy black entrepreneur guides you on an eczema-friendly shopping spree.

Behind the Spike in Colorectal Cancer Among Young Americans

Behind the Spike in Colorectal Cancer Among Young Americans

Colorectal cancer cases increased a whopping 333% among 15- to 19-year-olds and 185% among 20- to 24-year-olds from 1999 to 2020.

How to Build a Support Network for Schizophrenia Care

How to Build a Support Network for Schizophrenia Care

Schizophrenia caregiver support is essential to avoid burnout. Learn how to build a support network when you're a mental-health caregiver.

Helping Someone Stick With Schizophrenia Treatment

Helping Someone Stick With Schizophrenia Treatment

Schizophrenia treatment is tricky when your loved one resists it. Learn ways to help someone with schizophrenia stick with their treatment plan.

Is It Time to Change Schizophrenia Treatments?

Is It Time to Change Schizophrenia Treatments?

Is it time for a change in your loved one's schizophrenia treatment? Learn the signs caregivers should watch for.

How to Talk to Your Loved One

How to Talk to Your Loved One's Care Team

If you’re a schizophrenia caregiver, communication with your loved one's doctors is important. Learn how to stay in the loop.

Expert Q&A: Alzheimer’s Risk and the APOE4 Gene

Expert Q&A: Alzheimer’s Risk and the APOE4 Gene

If you have two copies of the APOE4 gene, new research suggests that you’re very likely to develop Alzheimer’s. Experts break down the findings and share what you can do to lower your risk.

Experts Watching Bird Flu Carefully in Case It Takes Off

Experts Watching Bird Flu Carefully in Case It Takes Off

The virus variant that is circulating among cattle is not an efficient cause of disease in humans. There may be more concern if H5N1 passes to pigs, because their viral receptors are closer to those in humans.

Working It Out: How to Minimize Eczema Flare-ups at the Gym and on the Job

Working It Out: How to Minimize Eczema Flare-ups at the Gym and on the Job

Three keys to managing your eczema at the gym and then heading off to a productive and itch-free workday.