What summer activities are riskier than others in the time of COVID-19, CDC says COVID-19 does not easily spread via contaminated surfaces, the WHO halts trials of hydroxychloroquine over safety fears, and how staying indoors affects the immune system. We hear a snippet from an interview today between Dr. Michael S. Evange and Dr. Susanne Bennett on her Radio MD Podcast Wellness for Life  to discuss 10 ways to override our genetic "hard-wiring" to respond to stress in a healthier way, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, We’ll also learn how to teach your kids about social distancing and why its so important, especially if they don't really understand why they can't have a play date or go to the playground. Jennifer Variste joined RadioMD’s Melanie Cole on our other podcast Healthy Children for that conversation.And of course our Healthcare Hero today is Elizabeth Lowe, Medical Director of Primary Care Physicians At MarinHealth - she tells us a bit more about their mobile response unit.This is the first of our weekly RadioMD COVID-19 episodes - we will now be releasing one episode a week on Wednesday afternoons. If you want to know more or why you can always reach out to us at [email protected].

1 in 4 YouTube Videos Mislead Viewers About COVID, what does a socially distant concert look like, how coronavirus has changed our weekends, and dentists in Michigan are urging their governor to allow them to resume routine dental care.There are hundreds of thousands of patients who have had to put their surgeries on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for hospital space and safety - including hip surgeries, knee surgeries, and many more. But what deems a surgery elective?  How long can you wait? To answer these questions and a few more we spoke with Dr. Derek Ochiai - an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert in Arlington, Virginia.This is actually our last daily episode - we’re shifting to a weekly schedule now - we’re also taking a long weekend off here at RadioMD for Memorial Day - so what that means is our next episode will come out Wednesday 05/27, and then only on Wednesdays after that. If you want to know more or why you can always reach out to us at [email protected].

French linguists debate the gender of the word COVID-19, more Americans are turning to CSA’s to get their produce during the pandemic, and could mouthwash help curb the spread of coronavirus, saying pushing it off further could lead to another potential public health crisisGood food can be a real comfort when you’re sheltering in place for days. But we all need to resist the temptation to boredom-binge on sweets, or fatty, salty snacks. Our own Scott Webb caught up with Pamela Riggs- and outpatient nutrition coordinator and registered dietician nutritionist at MarinHealth. Check out the full interview on The Healing Podcast by MarinHealth on all podcast platforms. Our healthcare Hero today is back in Salinas Valley, California. Carla Spencer is the Director of Emergency Services at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and tells us a bit about how her department is holding up.For questions or to submit a topic or tip, email [email protected].

The first coronavirus vaccine tested on humans has yielded some positive results, new research says if 80% of Americans wore masks, COVID-19 infections would plummet, restaurants get creative with keeping customers dining in but away from each other, and visit museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History online. A group of California-based physicians went to New York City recently to work side by side with doctors and nurses to learn everything they can about effective COVID-19 treatment.In addition to providing support to help relieve those physicians who have been working tirelessly for weeks, the group of doctors was also tasked with bringing back what they learned to help the State of California prepare for and effectively treat COVID-19 in the fall when a second wave could hit hospitals hard.Joining us today is Dr. Tom Sugarman, who just got back from his trip to New York. He is the Senior Director of Government Affairs at Vituity and an emergency physician at Sutter Delta Medical Center.For questions or to submit a topic or tip, email [email protected].

The FDA reviewing is the accuracy of Abbott Laboratories coronavirus tests, can you wear a mask for too long, men are less likely to wear face masks because they’re not cool, and is COVID-19 a blessing for pangolins? The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone, in different ways. How are children with special healthcare needs uniquely impacted -- especially those who often receive important care during the school day? Dr. Lynn Davidson sat down with RadioMD’s Melanie Cole recently to discuss how families can cope with the current situation.You can hear the full conversation on another of our RadioMD podcasts Healthy Children. And our Healthcare Hero today is Dr. Ana Ferwerda - the Medical Director of the C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics. She is involved in the oversight of the COVID-19 testing sites that the Brumback Clinics are running in Palm Beach County, Florida.For questions or to submit a topic or tip, email [email protected].

Summer probably won't make COVID-19 go away, and porn is booming during coronavirus, but it's also expanding and diversifying the workforce.Sure, everyone is a bit bored in quarantine, but isn't it kind of funny that we're all drawn towards doing the same type of activities? Baking bread, doing puzzles. Joining us today with more about why that might be and some other ways culture and social interactions are changing because of COVID-19 is Dr. Henry Mahncke, neuroscientist and CEO of Posit Science.And our Healthcare Hero today is Elizabeth Ellison, a service line specialist at the University of Missouri Health Care’s medical intensive care unit at University Hospital in Columbia.For questions or to submit a topic or tip, email [email protected].

Coronavirus and astrology, will restaurant workers return to work, and could llamas help curb the virus?Being asked to stay home is an even greater burden for those battling addiction. Licensed mental health and addiction counselor Donna Marks joins us this episode to tell us about how quarantine is affecting those battling addiction, and tips to stay on course. For questions or to submit a topic or tip, email [email protected].

1.4 million healthcare jobs were lost in April, the cost of care deters 1 in 7 people from seeking treatment for COVID-19, and Wuhan draws up plans to test all 11 million residents.Our Healthcare Hero today is in California - Irene Teper is the Medical Director of After Hours / Adult Acute Care Clinic at MarinHealth,  and tells us about a day in her life on the front lines.Living alone is preferred by some. But How far does that stretch during the era of COVID-19? Author Glynnis MacNicol recently joined Dr. Pamela Peeke on her RadioMD podcast HER to talk about her recent article in the New York Times, and to share her experiences as a single woman who has already navigated the solace of living alone -- and how she is viewing our current state of social distancing, sheltering in place, and isolation. For questions or to submit a topic or tip, email [email protected].

A new antibody test has been given emergency use approval from the FDA, ergonomic tips for your home office, how coronavirus might affect our summer plans, and why a baby boom probably won't happen while we’re all quarantined. A community-based strategy In California is working to reduce hospital volume by providing Free, Rapid Drive Through Testing & Telehealth Services for Marginalized Communities. But the initiative also helps once someones been diagnosed, with what comes next. We sat down with one of the three founders of myCovidMD Dr. Briana DeCuir-Young.For questions or to submit a topic or tip, email [email protected].

What it’s like to navigate the world during COVID 19 with OCD, all dressed up with nowhere to go - the beauty industry is feeling the effects of coronavirus, The Atlantic digs into why exactly you should be wearing a mask.Does having diabetes put you at greater risk for complications from COVID-19? RADIOMDs Scott Webb talked to Endocrinologist Dr. Linda Gaudiani, president of MarinHealth Endocrine and Diabetes Center about just this.And community organizing is happening around the world right now, as residents step up to help hospitals and other frontline workers during this pandemic. Jen Laird White is one of those organizers and today's healthcare hero. She is the Former Mayor of Nyack, New York, and has been working on many initiatives and Facebook groups to support her local hospital Montefiore Nyack.For questions or to submit a topic or tip, email [email protected].