Viv Williams shares info about how teens' mental health worsened during the COVID shutdown for one-third of study participants.

If you're a runner who puts in a few miles a week or a competitor who logs many more, how far you lean forward may be a factor in your risk of overuse injuries. In this episode of NewsMD's podcast. "Health Fusion," Viv Williams checks out a study that developed from a marathon runner's pet peeve about technique.

What should you do when your darling little puppy brings home a bat? In this episode of NewsMD's column, "Health Fusion," Viv Williams describes her puppy's run-in with a bat and the process of ruling out rabies.

Blueberries are delicious any time of the year, but they seem to taste even better in summer. In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shares her family's recipe for blueberry crisp. Beware. It is not low fat or low calorie.

Viv Williams talks with two cancer experts about how to navigate the process after diagnosis.

Viv Williams reviews a survey about how the COVID shutdown prompted a surge in plastic surgery because people became hyper aware of how they look on video conferences.

What sounds do you prefer? The clamor of congested traffic or the crash of waves on a sandy shore? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams explores a study on the health benefits of nature sounds.

Viv Williams offers info on how to identify wild parsnip and what to do if you're exposed to it.

Fresh basil from the garden is the star in a delicious, nutritious and quick recipe. In this episode of NewsMD's podcast, "Health Fusion," Viv Williams whips up her easy homemade pesto.

I'm a believer in the health benefits of massage. A National Institutes of Health newsletter lists some reasons you might consider getting one, including stress reduction, relief of sore muscle pain, relaxation and to ease anxiety or depression. Those symptoms are common for hospital patients.

Nancy Rogers, a Mayo Clinic massage therapist, has seen how transformative and restorative massage can be for patients in the hospital -- whether they just had surgery, delivered a baby or are fighting cancer.