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.
- Drinks and BeveragesJan 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. ...
- Mental HealthDec 14, 2023
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (It's Not Just the Winter Blues)
Neha Pathak, MDWe've all heard of seasonal affective disorder, but did you know that it's more than just the winter blues? The cooler temperatures, seasonal changes, and limited daylight hours of the winte months can stir up a certain cozy feeling, but they can also bring a sense of lethargy, persistent sadness, and a loss of interest in activities that once brought joy. ...
- COVID-19 VaccineDec 7, 2023
Vaccine Skepticism or Anti-Science Aggression? A Talk with Dr. Peter Hotez
Neha Pathak, MDWhat happens when vaccine hesitancy and medical misinformation evolve into an anti-science aggression? While navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, we found ourselves facing daily monumental deciions regarding our health. ...
- HIV & AIDSNov 30, 2023
HIV/AIDS: From Misinformation to Medical Breakthroughs
Neha Pathak, MDForty years ago, the idea that HIV would shift from a terminal illness to a chronic manageable disease was almost unthinkable. In recent years, another health crisis, COVID-19, much like HIV was wrought with fear, stigma, and misinformation. ...
- Brain & Nervous SystemNov 22, 2023
Is Breathwork the Key to Nervous System Regulation?
Neha Pathak, MDHave you ever been in a stressful situation where it feels as if you are losing control of your body? Activation of the sympathetic nervous system may cause our chest to tighten, our thought to race, and our breathing to become shallow. ...
- CancerNov 16, 2023
Everything You Need To Know About Pancreatic Cancer
Neha Pathak, MDIn 2023 alone, an estimated 64,050 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, accounting for 3% of all cancers in the U.S. and 7% of all cancer deaths. The most concerning thing abot pancreatic cancer is that detection often occurs in later stages when it has spread beyond the pancreas. ...
- Lung CancerNov 9, 2023
Why Lung Cancer Screening Is Important Yet So Overlooked
Neha Pathak, MDLung cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States. An estimated 238,340 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2023, and 64% of lung cancers are diagnosed a stage III or IV. ...
- DiabetesNov 1, 2023
Type 1 Diabetes: Myths, Challenges, and Treatment Breakthroughs
John Whyte, MDType 1 diabetes is a condition in which your immune system destroys insulin-making cells in your pancreas. Typically diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, type 1 diabetes is not just a medial condition; it's a story of resilience and adaptability, requiring a lifelong commitment to managing one's health. ...
- CancerOct 25, 2023
Intimacy, Sexuality, and Cancer Survivorship: Communicating Wants, Needs, and Fears
Neha Pathak, MDSexual health is crucial to our well-being. Despite its impact on our lives, it’s still not something we commonly discuss with our doctors. This is particularly true for cancer survivors, boh during treatment and in the post-treatment phase. ...
- Breast CancerOct 18, 2023
Navigating A Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Beyond: A Cancer Survivor’s Story
Neha Pathak, MDThere are many misconceptions about what people experience following a breast cancer diagnosis. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we decided to look at breast cancer through the eye of a survivor. ...
- CancerOct 11, 2023
Thriving Beyond Diagnosis: Exploring Cancer Survivorship and Wellness
Neha Pathak, MDMore than 5% of the US population, 18.1 million people, are cancer survivors. Over the next decade, the number of people who have lived 5 or more years after their cancer diagnosis is projeced to increase by approximately 30%. ...
- Breast CancerOct 4, 2023
Important Breast Cancer Screening Updates: Risks and Recommendations
Neha Pathak, MDEach year in the United States, about 240,000 women and 2,100 men are diagnosed with breast cancer. The average risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer sometime in her ife is about 13%. ...
- Mental HealthSep 27, 2023
Surviving to Thriving: Dr. Thema Bryant Unpacks Intergenerational Trauma
Neha Pathak, MDWhat is trauma? How is trauma passed down through generations or within communities? And what can we do about it? Most of us have experience with trauma, but rarely are we encouraged to discss it. ...
- Heart FailureSep 20, 2023
Heart Failure and Women: Facts, Health Disparities and Solutions
John Whyte, MDHeart failure affects approximately 3 million women and is the leading reason for hospitalization and a major cause of death in women over age 65. What facts do women need to know about hear failure? Why is heart failure so prevalent in Black and Hispanic communities? How does premature onset heart failure impact people under the age of 65? We spoke with Karol E. ...
- BeautySep 13, 2023
Cleaning Up Our Personal Care Products: Weeding out Toxic Chemicals
Neha Pathak, MDThe average adult uses a dozen personal care products daily, including shampoo, deodorants, lotions, and cosmetics. That averages to about 125 chemicals we are exposing ourselves to daily. H ...