June 13, 2022 — Only about a third of the adults who responded to a recent WebMD survey said that they know a lot about their family’s health history, while more than a quarter admitted to knowing little or none of it. Slightly more respondents (37%) said that they know some of their family history … Read more
June 3, 2022 – Nearly 7 out of 10 Americans have put off a doctor’s appointment or medical procedure because of the cost, according to a recent WebMD survey. The results showed that 69% of the 701 respondents had cost issues, with age and gender representing important factors in the decision to delay medical care. … Read more
Dec. 24, 2021 — Kristy Hammam, WebMD’s former editor-in-chief and senior vice president, has died of breast cancer. She was 50 years old. Kristy resigned from a 22-year career at WebMD in June 2021, after losing much of her eyesight as a result of treatments in her fight against triple-negative breast cancer. She recounted her … Read more
Oct. 28, 2021 — Consumers and doctors now have a pair of new tools to choose the best care collaborators. WebMD has announced two new awards programs that rank health systems in 26 geographic areas across the country to address the information needs of consumers and health care providers. The awards programs are segmented into … Read more
“You have cancer.” The three scariest words to hear. I bet when you or a loved one is diagnosed with conditions such as heart disease or diabetes, you sometimes think, “Well, at least it’s not cancer.” A tremendous fear still exists around a cancer diagnosis. Some of this is justified because despite the fact a … Read more
July 27, 2021 — For many people, going to the doctor for a routine checkup is nothing out of the ordinary. But for others, doctor visits can trigger feelings of fear and anxiousness — something that is more common among members of minority communities, or those who have sensitive, or seemingly embarrassing, topics to discuss, … Read more
July 9, 2021 — Most U.S. adults (77%) ages 50 and older in the United States rated their overall health as good, very good, or excellent in an online survey conducted by WebMD and Capital Caring Health (CCH), a nonprofit hospice/advanced illness care organization based in Virginia. Among the respondents, 41% said their health … Read more
May 18, 2021 — WebMD received three Webbys People’s Voice awards at the 25th annual Webby Awards on May 18th. The awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, honor excellence in internet content and digital experiences. The People’s Voice awards are selected through popular vote by readers. WebMD … Read more
May 7, 2021 — Should COVID-19 vaccinations be required for health care professionals? WebMD polled its readers to ask that question collected 3,035 responses. Nearly two-thirds, or 66%, said yes and 34% said no. Among the yes votes, 55% believed these vaccinations should be required immediately and 11% said they should be mandatory eventually. … Read more
March 2, 2021 — A majority of parents of teens and preteens say they plan to vaccinate their kids against COVID-19 within a year of the shots being authorized for use in children. But parents of younger age groups were less certain about their vaccination plans. Parents also expressed overwhelming support for vaccinating teachers. … Read more