Health Discovered

Health Wearables: What Your Data Can – and Can’t – Tell You

Health wearables can provide valuable insights into sleep, heart rate, steps, and blood oxygen levels – but how many of us bring that data to our healthcare appointments?

Job Loss, Mental Health, and Finding Your Way Forward

Whether you’ve been fired abruptly, terminated after a performance improvement plan, or affected by a mass layoff, losing your job can feel like the floor just dropped be

Digital Burnout: How to Reset an Overstimulated Brain

Constantly being “on” doesn’t just drain our energy – it can rewire our brains, blur the lines between what’s urgent and what’s not, and leave us feeling overwhelmed and

Understanding the Mind-Body Connection in Chronic Pain

Tens of millions of Americans live with chronic pain, often after years of tests, treatments, and specialist visits without finding relief. Chronic pain can also be misun

How to Talk to Children About School Safety Incidents

For many parents, dropping their child off at school comes with the expectation that they will be safe. Yet for children across the United States, safety concerns – from

Your Health, Your Choice: Women’s Health Takeaways From July

In this week’s episode, the WebMD Health Discovered producers are recapping all things women’s health from July. From trauma-informed care in the exam room to reactivity

How Much Protein Do We Actually Need? A Dietitian Explains

Protein is everywhere these days – from protein pasta to protein cereal – but do these foods actually deliver the benefits they promise? And how much protein do we really

Advocating for Yourself During Medical Exams and Accessing Trauma Informed Care

For millions of people, walking into a doctor's office can be incredibly difficult. If you've experienced physical abuse, sexual assault, or medical trauma, the exam room

Triggered? Understanding Your Brain, Body, and Emotional Reactions

While we often hear about triggers in everyday conversation, what does it really mean to be "triggered"? Why do certain people or situations spark such intense emotional

Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis: Understanding the Symptoms and Diagnostic Journey

Indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) is a rare form of systemic mastocytosis (SM) caused by an abnormal buildup of mast cells throughout the body. What causes ISM, and ho

Thinking About Egg Freezing? Fertility, Facts, and Your Future

Egg freezing is often talked about, but what does the process actually involve? What can fertility tests really tell you? And should you be thinking about it in your 20s

Wellness in Your 40s: Building a Foundation for Lifelong Health

For many people, their 40s bring subtle but significant health shifts. The habits that once worked may no longer deliver the same results, and between careers, caregiving

The Science of Prevention: What Epidemiology Reveals About Endometrial Cancer

Epidemiology is the study of how and why diseases affect different groups of people, and what the science increasingly shows is that preventing disease and preserving hea

Endometrial Cancer: Recognizing the Risks and Warning Signs

Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States and the fourth most common cancer affecting women. One of its most important warning signs –

Vaping and the Young Brain: What Every Parent Should Know

Vaping, the act of inhaling an aerosol created by an electronic cigarette or vape, has been on the rise among youth. According to a study by the National Institutes of He

Navigating the Hospital Journey: How Patient Coordinators and Advocates Can Help

When someone you love is in the hospital, the experience can feel overwhelming – filled with unfamiliar faces, complex medical terms, and fast-moving decisions. In this e

Erectile Dysfunction and Sexual Health: What Your Body Is Telling You

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects millions of men – about half of those in their 50s, with prevalence increasing by decade. Yet sexual health is often left out of routine

The Silent Risk: Cholesterol and the Numbers You Need to Know

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and high cholesterol is a major contributor – yet it often has no symptoms. You can feel healthy and still be at

GLP-1 Medications: Comparing Your Options for Weight Management

GLP-1 medications are changing how we approach weight management – but they’re just one part of a bigger, more compassionate picture. In this episode, we explore why sham

Planning Ahead: Lessons on Caregiving with The John A. Hartford Foundation

Apr. 30, 2026 -- Nearly everyone will either become a caregiver or need one at some point, yet few are truly prepared for what that role involves. Caring for an aging lov