Drugs and Medications Videos
- Fed Up With Brain Fog and Hot Flashes
Brenda Bush Weeks thought her brain fog was early-onset Alzheimer's. And her hot flashes had her chewing ice. After a decade of that, she was fed up.
- New Device Could Detect In-Hospital Strokes Faster
Steven Messe, MD, discusses an innovation in stroke detection: a wristband that could alert hospital professionals for earlier intervention.
- Some Like it Hot: Can Using a Sauna Improve Your Health?
WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, speaks with Christopher Minson, PhD, Professor, Human Physiology, University of Oregon, about the health benefits of using a sauna to improve your heart health.
- Living in a Smoke-Free Environment
The carcinogens in smoke linger, so when it comes to lung cancer screening and treatment, tell your doctor about your history and smoking inside the home.
- Physical Dos and Don’ts With NSCLC
Which habits help you conserve your energy and improve airflow? And which ones make your lung cancer harder to live with?
- Relief From Grief
The death of his brother sent Dan Lukasik into a depressive state. How did his therapy toolbox help comfort him?
- Tips to Lessen Spasticity
Spasticity can improve with therapy and modifications. Here’s how to loosen those rigid muscles.
- Dr. Phil Discusses the Power of Positive Thinking
WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, speaks with Dr. Phil about manifesting success through a combination of positive thinking and action.
- Exercises to Loosen Muscle Spasticity
Try these low-impact moves to increase your range of mobility.
- Treatments for Wet AMD
A retina specialist describes how injections for wet AMD work to clear vision problems.
- How Injections and Lasers Work
How can injectable meds and laser therapy help to ease wet AMD symptoms and slow progression?
- Working Toward Disease Control
There are several new treatments on the market for myasthenia gravis, more so than even 3 years ago. Better yet, is remission possible?
- Communication and Care
Caregiving can take a toll physically and emotionally, so take this advice to heart when caring for a loved one with MG.
- Educating Yourself on MG Symptoms
Whether it’s you or your child, learn how to spot the signs of this autoimmune disorder. Then follow up with testing.
- MG Is More Than Just General Fatigue
Myasthenia gravis translates to “serious muscle weakness.” It stems from a breakdown in nerve communication. So what are the signs and tests?
- The Latest Medications
New therapies for Crohn’s target the immune system to control inflammation and prevent damage to the GI tract.
- Advocating for Those With Crohn’s Disease
Tomiyo Williams was immersed in Crohn’s disease life when her daughter, Skye, was diagnosed. Tomiyo decided she wanted to help others navigate the journey and took on the role of advocate to assist other families going through the same thing.
- How to Get the Most From Your Crohn’s Care
Have a frank discussion with your gastroenterologist about how this inflammatory bowel disease affects your life, from intimacy issues to remission goals.
- What’s Your Gut Telling You?
Experts don’t know the cause of Crohn’s, but genetics, diet, and stress do play a role in inflammation of the GI tract.
- Tests to Spot, Drugs to Suppress
Lab tests and stool samples are used to diagnose Crohn’s, while biologics suppress your immune system and therefore your symptoms.
- Champion for Change
“You might not look sick, but you can be screaming on the inside,” says Crohn’s warrior Sarah Campbell. She encourages more advocacy and presents a plan.
- Tips for Mastering the Art of Patient Care
WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, speaks with Michelle Kittleson, MD, PhD, about her new book on mastering the art of patient care.
- What They Don’t Tell You
Maureen and Steven connect over their shared experiences with psoriatic arthritis: Things no one warned them about, like the high cost of drugs.
- When Is Flaky Skin and Arthritis Really PsA?
A small percentage of those with psoriasis develop PsA. So what are the telltale signs to look for?
- Dermatology Plus Rheumatology
How will you know your medication is working? How long should you give it to work?
- Challenges on Darker Skin
With psoriasis, the right diagnosis and treatment is crucial. Why is that not always the case with darker skin?
- Physical Therapy Tools Enable Data-Driven Wellness
WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, explores how using personalized data from physical therapy tools can help tailor your fitness program with Drs. Daniel Giordano and Cameron Yuen of Bespoke Treatments.
- An Empowering Perspective
There’s stigma and discrimination attached to vitiligo, even between those with the same spotty patches. All based on the contrast and fairness of their skin.
- Using a Treat-to-Target Strategy
With the latest medications, rheumatologists can relieve joint pain and skin irritation. Can you reach remission or what they call low disease activity?
- What Parents Need to Know
One out of 10 children will have a seizure in their lifetime. Here’s what to do if your child is having one.
- Adding to the Anxiety
Doctors brushed off Tamla Bailey’s symptoms, only adding to her frustration. Why did her diagnosis take several years?
- How Crohn's Disease Surgery Works
If medications don't soothe your Crohn's, you may need surgery, from something simple to removing your colon.
- Focus on Eye Health
Russel Hare can’t see in 3D anymore, but is able to live a normal life with geographic atrophy. He follows his eye doctor’s advice to slow the progression.
- Hope’s in Sight
Vision loss is devastating, says Liz Tully, but the advances in treating geographic atrophy are just phenomenal, she adds.
- The First Drug of Its Kind
In early 2023, the FDA approved the first drug to slow the progression of geographic atrophy. And more treatments are in the works to prevent vision loss.
- The Future of Medicine: How AI is Changing Health Care
Will AI revolutionize health care? John Whyte, MD, MPH, discusses the impact of AI on medicine with Dr. Eric Topol.
- Going the Distance: Molly Seidel on Managing ADHD
Part 3: Like training for a marathon, Olympic medalist Molly Seidel knows her mental health is something she can work on every day.
- Olympic Runner Molly Seidel Takes Control of Her ADHD
Part 2: Molly Seidel, a marathoner and Olympic medalist, on how getting her ADHD diagnosis changed her life for the better. “It makes so much sense.”
- Video Apps May Soon Track Your Blood Pressure
Cardiologist and hypertension expert Eugene Yang, MD, discusses developments in cuffless blood pressure monitoring.
- When the First Line of Defense Doesn’t Work
What should you try when NSAIDs aren’t enough to calm the inflammation in your back?
- Get the Most From Your AS Care
A rheumatologist arms you with her best advice for treating this chronic arthritis. Be honest with your doctor, and don’t downplay your symptoms.
- More Than a Backache
Axial spondyloarthritis is certainly a mouthful, but it boils down to chronic, painful arthritis of the spine.
- Becoming Comfortable With Therapy
"Once you start to motivate people … not only can you change a family but you can change generations to come," says therapist Melissa Fulgieri.
- Lesson 7: Follow-Up Care
You’ve finished treatment. Now what? Here’s what life after breast cancer may look like.
- Empowering Young Women
A 17-year survivor of triple-negative breast cancer, Maimah Karmo is a warrior. What’s her battle plan to erase disparities and promote survivorship?
- Lesson 5: Practical Advice
Breast cancer survivors know firsthand which habits help during treatment, whether it’s avoiding junk food or joining a support group.
- Finding New Purpose
After vocal cord polyps robbed Bianca G. of her identity as a singer, she had to deal with her emotions. What new pursuit made her happy again?
- Lesson 4: Managing Side Effects of Treatment
Speak up and ask your doctor for solutions to side effects like nausea, swelling, insomnia, or hot flashes. You don’t have to grin and bear treatment.