WebMD Community News

Ask Questions About Bipolar Disorder

2009-05-21T19:46:00.000-07:00

Hi dedicated WebMD fans!

Do you or a loved one have bipolar disorder? Would you be interested in participating in a phone or video interview with WebMD about bipolar disorder? If so, just send an email to webmdcommunity@webmd.net and include a little of your story and any questions you would like to ask.

Be sure to provide your full name, your location (city and state,) and the best way for the WebMD staff to get in touch with you to follow up. (If you'd rather not use your real name for the interview, that's perfectly fine.)

Please do NOT post any of your personal information on this blog.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Leona

Talk About Swine Flu at WebMD

2009-05-05T08:20:00.000-07:00

As the number of cases of Swine Flu (H1N1) continues to escalate in the United States and around the world, our members here at WebMD have shown their concern and asked some GREAT questions.

Are we blowing this "pandemic" out of proportion?

What are the real dangers?

What if I'm already fighting another illness or condition?

How do I protect my kids?

We have a wonderful place here in the WebMD Community where you can talk with others about your thoughts, feelings, and worries, as well as compare notes on what’s going on in the news and in your own area. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join in the discussion on our General Health message board!

Our medical and editorial staff will also be choosing questions from our members to feature in upcoming stories or on our WebMD News Watch blog.

See you there!

Leona

WebMD Lists FAQ

2008-12-04T13:00:00.000-08:00

WebMD is launching a great new product that we hope our members will enjoy. Following is a series of Frequently Asked Questions that you'll need when you get ready to use the new Lists product.

We'll be posting a notice when the first one is up and ready to use.

Take care,
Leona

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List 2.0 FAQs

What is a WebMD List?

Who can add comments and ratings?

You ask for my comments. What would you like me to write there?

How do I add comments and ratings?

I'd like to add a new item to the list. How can I do that?

After I add a rating, comment, or additional content, how soon will it show up?

What if I rethink my rating, comment, or content and want to change it?

My review or content was edited or deleted. What comments/content are okay?

How is the optional background information used?

Are real names or email addresses required?

What should I do when I see comments or content that are not appropriate?

What should I do if I or someone I know has experienced an adverse event from taking a drug or medication?

I have additional comments about my experience that don't make sense to put here. Where can I share them?

What is a WebMD List?

WebMD's List product allows our users to provide their personal ratings, reviews, comments, or add their own content for various sponsored or editorial topics. Each list is different and allows different types of member interaction. To get started, visit our WebMD Lists home page.

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Who can add comments or ratings?

Any member who feels he or she has knowledge of a subject, disease, condition, etc., pertaining to the list topic, is allowed to comment on or rate that list topic, if commenting and rating are available.

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You ask for my comments. What would you like me to write there?

Whatever you think would be useful to others. For example, maybe it's not easy to rate an item just using a star system. There could have been complications with using a medication at first that later disappeared. Or, perhaps your condition progressed in a different way than expected, and you'd like to explain in more detail. Anything that you think would be helpful to other readers; we would love to know about it.

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How do I add comments or ratings?

When you open the List, you will see "Rate This" and/or "Post a Comment" linked at the bottom of the page. You click on either of those links, and you will be taken to a page where you can rate and/or add your comments to the list. Once you've input your comments, you can provide a screen name and other optional background information that will help us continue to make the user experience with Lists better or you can choose to remain anonymous. Be sure to review WebMD's Terms and Conditions before posting!

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I'd like to add a new item to the List. How can I do that?

Some lists will allow members to add a new item. If so, there will be an additional link at the bottom of the list that says, "Add your own _____ by clicking HERE." Follow the link to add your content to the list. Please remember to review WebMD's Terms and Conditions before posting your content.

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After I add a rating, comment, or additional content, how soon will it show up?

If ratings, commenting, and suggestions are available on the List, your additions will show up immediately.

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What if I rethink my rating, comment, or content and want to change it?

Once you've posted your ratings, comments, or content to a List that information goes live (so be careful before you click the submit button) within a few minutes. If you change your mind, you will be able to make additional comments as long as the List remains live. Once the List is closed, no more ratings, comments, or content can be added by our users.

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My review was edited or deleted. What comments or content is okay?

When adding a comment or content to a WebMD List you must still abide by WebMD's Terms and Conditions, to which you agreed when you joined our site. Some reasons a comment may be deleted are use of profanity, using personally identifying information (such as your real name or email address or phone number or someone else's real information), violating copyright, spam, or personal attacks. For further information on why your comments or content may have been edited or deleted, please also see our Community FAQs. If you have specific questions about your removed comment, please write to our staff at webmdcommunity@webmd.net.

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How is the optional background information used?

The more other users know about another user's rating of a topic, the more valuable those ratings become. An 18-year-old college student might have a different experience regarding a medication or condition than a post-menopausal woman of 60. Once we have a good sampling of this data, we'll begin letting you search to cross-reference this information.

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Are real names or email addresses required?

You won't need to log-in or enter your real name or email address before using the List product. You're welcome to use your regular WebMD community name or you can create a user name just for this one rating. What we do ask is that you not use a real name or any other personally identifying information features about yourself. We request this for your own privacy. Read our Privacy Policy to understand how we treat your information.

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What should I do when I see comments or content that are not appropriate?

Report them right away. Every comment or piece of content on a List has a "report this post" button right below the content. If you see a post that you don't think is appropriate for our site (it might be spam. Or a user harassing another user.), then click that button and the system will send us an automatic email. If we find it violates our Terms & Conditions, then we'll remove it permanently.

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What should I do if I or someone I know has experienced an adverse event from taking a drug or medication?

If you think you or someone in your family has experienced a serious reaction to a medical product, let the Food and Drug Administration know. You can report this yourself with the Online Reporting Form or take the reporting form to your doctor. You can find more information at the MedWatch Home page.

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I have additional comments about my experience that don't make sense to put here. Where can I share them?

Right here at WebMD! We have scores of support groups online with thousands of users talking about their treatment options, along with top physicians available for questions. Go to our Message Board index to look up the right group for you.

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WebMD Registration Changes

2008-12-01T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hello WebMD Members!

Thanks for dropping by the community blog. If you are a registered member of WebMD.com, we have some important information to share with you. Being a registered member means you signed up for an account and have a member nickname that follows you around when you log in.

We are preparing to launch some updates to our registration system that may affect the way you log in to our site. If you have more than one account with us under the same email address, you will want to read the information below closely.

And check out the following FAQs for more information.

Happy Posting!
Leona

What's happening?
WebMD will soon be launching an update to our registration system. These updates will allow us to greatly enrich your WebMD experience.

When will this change occur?
The scheduled date for this registration system update is 12/12/2008 (please note this date has been changed), and is subject to change.

How will I be notified?
You will receive an email about a week before the changes go into effect, reminding you to be on the watch for those changes.

What will change for me?
1. The first time you log in after the registration update, we'll need a few minutes of your time to confirm your account profile and the data already on file.

2. From that point on, when you log in to WebMD you will always use the email address on your account. If you've been logging in with a "User Login" name, you'll need to start using your email address instead. If you've already been logging in with your email address, there will be no change.

You're getting rid of the "User Login" name, but what about my Screen Name?
The Screen Name on your account will stay the same as it was before, and will continue to be displayed when you participate in community areas, such as message boards and chat rooms.

What if I have more than one account, in order to post comments with more than one Screen Name?
You can continue to use and create multiple accounts, but each account will need a different email address. The first time you log in with each additional account, if the email address for that account is not unique, we'll ask you to enter a different one. Each accounts email address will need to be validated through the process noted above.

What will happen to comments I've already posted?
All of the comments you've posted in the past will be unaffected by these system changes.

I'm concerned about my personal information. Are there any privacy issues created by these registration system enhancements?
No. WebMD is committed to your privacy. For more information about our privacy practices, please visit http://www.webmd.com/policies/about-privacy-policy.

If you have any further questions or would like to provide feedback, please use the Contact Us link at the bottom of every page. The WebMD Customer Care Team is ready to serve you Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST).

Staff Note: This blog post has been updated to reflect a change in the date that this new registration process will begin.

New Message Boards at WebMD

2008-07-09T15:12:00.000-07:00

I am proud to announce that we've added several new message boards to our offerings in the WebMD community!

Here is the list:

Breastfeeding: Support Group

Could I Be Pregnant: Support Group

Marathon/Walk-a-thon Training: Member to Member

Parenting: 4 & 5-Year-Olds

Postpartum Depression: Support Group

TTC (Trying to Conceive): 12 Months, Still Trying

Urinary & Bladder Problems: Support Group

If these boards aren't your cup of tea, we have more than 150 other health and wellness topics to choose from. Check out our main Message Board list to find the community that's right for you!

Leona

Rock Your WebMD Profile Page!

2008-07-09T06:29:00.000-07:00

If you're a member of the WebMD community, you have a profile page that you can use to tell the rest of us a little bit about you. Amazingly, not everyone takes advantage of this cool tool.

There are two sides to your WebMD profile page. The first is for your friends on the site to see. It's the public you. You can rock it out with your favorite image, talk about why you came to WebMD, share some of your favorite things, and even link up to your personal website or blog. The public page also includes a list of some of your most recent posts so your friends can keep up with what you're saying on the site.

Here's a visual of what one of our board hosts, Kathy_WebMD, has on her public profile:

You'll notice Kathy has a photo of her son "Little Dude" as her image on the page. If you're worried about using personal photos, you can always just use an image or photo that isn't personal, but that you feel represents something about you. Some members use photos of their pets, some who love gardening may have a flower or gardening tools, others choose an image that represents how they may be feeling for the moment. You can change your image at any time.

You can write as much or as little as you want to about yourself in the question section. It's a great way to find out what you have in common with your WebMD board friends.

I have to toss in a note of caution, though. Be sure that you don't include too much personally identifying information in there. It's easy to forget that folks other than just your friends can see your public profile. Also, most content on the web is searchable, so maybe use only your first name or a nickname rather than your real or full name. And you NEVER want to list your address or phone number.

Another great reason to beef up your WebMD profile page is that our staff often spotlights members on our Community Home Page.

We've actually just added a neat new Meet the Community section to the top of that page:

Ideally, we'd like to feature four members each week, so get that profile updated and rockin' just in case we choose YOU! (Don't worry, we won't sneak up on you. We'll alert you first. *wink*)

In addition to your public profile, there is also a private side that only you see. That is the place you can store your favorite boards and threads and your personal tag cloud.

So, if you haven't taken the time to fill out your WebMD member profile, I hope you'll do that soon!

Leona

July 4th Friday Five

2008-06-27T14:18:00.000-07:00

Our lovely Louise always posts a Friday Five on the Health Cafe message board for our members to enjoy. This week's five is all about the July 4th holiday.

Here is the post. We hope you'll drop in and share your answers with us.

Leona

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Louise_WebMD_Staff
Fourth of July Friday Five

1. How will you celebrate the Fourth of July?

2. What was the best fireworks show you ever saw?

3. Have you ever been in a Fourth of July parade?

4. Which do you like better-the Declaration of Independence or the U.S. Constitution?

5. Do you wear any special red, white and blue clothes for the holiday?

Post of the Day: Sunscreen & Sunburn

2008-06-19T10:30:00.000-07:00

Hi WebMD community peeps!

I've not been posting this week because I am actually on vacation! We took our family on a week-long beach excursion to Edisto Island, South Carolina. It's lovely here, but I just had to take a moment to pop in and see how all of our WebMD community members and fans are doing.

Almost everyone loves the beach, but we all know that, though the sun is fun, sunburn is extremely dangerous for our skin. We've been packing on the sunscreen all week, and trying to avoid the lobster look. The kids don't leave the condo without at least SPF 30 slathered all over. (Despite the insistance of my teens that they just DON'T NEED sunscreen that strong!)

So far, we've managed to avoid the burn.

To keep in line with my theme of fun in the sun, I found this post by one of our board moderators - Pam -- on the Skin Care: Share Your Tips board. Take a peek and share your thoughts about sunscreen and sunburn remedies.

Be good to your skin this summer!

Leona

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Pam_WebMD_Staff
Sunscreen? Sunburn Remedy?

The summer sun can be so damaging, and we all know it's important to use a good sunscreen. But there are so many to choose from! From PABA-free to Active Sprays to gels and pastes, I don't think we've ever had this many choices when it comes to UV protection.

I'm fair-skinned, and I live in Florida, so I opt for a high SPF all the time. I use a lotion most of the time, but if I'm working in the yard, or playing at the beach, I prefer a no-run active spray so that it doesn't get in my eyes. My youngest child likes the kind of lotion that goes on purple but dries invisible. It helps him apply it evenly.

What sunscreens work best for you and your family? Do you use different products for different situations?

And what do you do when you experience sunscreen failure and wind up with a burn? I've seen some interesting remedies, from fresh aloe leaves (my own favorite tried and true remedy) to Solarcaine spray or other commercial product, to sponging vinegar onto the burned area.

I pick fresh aloe and slice the spines off. Then I pop the leaves into the fridge for about 15 minutes before I split them open and rub the goop onto the affected area. So very soothing, even if it's not the nicest-looking or -smelling thing ever.

I look forward to hearing what works for you.
Pam_WebMD

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Sun-damaged Skin Slideshow

2008-06-13T13:56:00.000-07:00

We're doing a little maintenance on our message boards until tomorrow afternoon. So, in lieu of our Post of the Day today, I am featuring one of WebMD's NEW slideshows for your viewing pleasure.

Summer. For most of us, it's the favorite time of year. Time to go to the beach, play outside, cookout...enjoy the warm sunshine. Unfortunately, it's also the time of year for sunburns.

We're pretty rough on our skin, and as we age we need to keep an eye out for any changes that may herald wrinkles, freckles, age spots, and yes, SKIN CANCER.

This Sun-damaged Skin slideshow offers you a visual roadmap that will help you know if something is going on with your skin that may need your doctor's attention.

How many times in your life do you think you've been sunburned?

Have you noticed any of these changes?

What steps have you taken to turn back the clock on skin damage?

Here are some posts from members who are dealing with summer skin problems:

Aerosol Sunscreen

Grandma Forgot the Sunscreen!

Beach & Babes

Brown Spots & Thinning Skin

Best All-Day Sunscreen?

Have a GREAT summer, and remember your hat and sunscreen!

Leona

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Post of the Day: Tomatoes, Salmonella & You

2008-06-11T13:45:00.000-07:00

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Not only is our food skyrocketing in price, but now there is yet one more scare from tainted vegetables. Several types of tomatoes are now being yanked from grocery store shelves because they may be harboring a deadly type of salmonella -- Salmonella serotype Saintpaul.

It's bad enough for all of us regular tomato lovers, but what if you were pregnant and CRAVING something with tomatoes? Ugh! That's what happened to WebMD member amee0812 from our Pregnancy: 2nd Trimester board. Check out her post below.

How has this latest "Frankenveggie" episode affected your family? Do you think there is a solution to keep our food safe?

We'd love to hear what you have to say!

Leona

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amee0812
not the same w/o tomatoes

Last night i had a bad craving for a chicago style hotdog but the closest james coney island is 25 min from my house and it was too late to get one. so today for lunch i when straight to james coney island ordered the hotdog then realized that i would have to say no tomatoes. I hoped that it would still satisfy my craving but of course it wasn't the same. I hate this I think i'm just gonna start growing my own vegetables from now on. I just had to let it out, i don't think non preggo people would understand me.

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And, here some links to other message board posts from WebMD members discussing the tomato scare:

Are you feeling better?

Salmonella Question

Tomatoes?

Two for Tuesday

Farmer's Markets

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Post of the Day: Animals Sense Pregnancy?

2008-06-09T19:44:00.000-07:00

Does your pet know that you're PG? WebMD member Beadlady78 from our Pregnancy: 2nd Trimester message board says her parakeet sensed what was going on in her expanding tummy.

Did your pet seem to know when you were pregnant? What was his reaction?

Read Beadlady78's post and share your own stories.

Leona

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Beadlady78
Animals sensing your pg

This is really cute. DH and I have a parakeet. We take her out everyday and talk to her and she sits on us while we watch movies and stuff. Well, on Saturday DH thought it would be funny to have her sit on my baby bump. He put her there and she would not get off! Any time DH tried to take her off, she would bite him and she is not the biting type of bird. While she was on my tummy, she would lean down as far as she could without touching my skin. Is this animal instinct that she knows I am pg or I am just loosing it! I know its just a bird, but she has NEVER acted this way before!

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Be a Fan of WebMD on Facebook!

2008-06-09T19:13:00.000-07:00

WebMD has recently created a page on Facebook. If you have a Facebook profile, you can become a fan of WebMD and see all the latest feeds from our health news, blogs, and more. You can be one of the first to find out about anything NEW here on your favorite Internet health destination.

Be sure to drop by and leave a note on our wall.

Leona

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WebMD's Health Cafe -- Friends & Fun

2008-06-05T07:42:00.000-07:00

Today instead of featuring a thread from our boards, I am featuring a whole board. Woo Hoo!

The Health Cafe is the forum at WebMD where members from all over our site can meet to talk about the latest health news, what's going on with their families, what's going on with a favorite TV show...you name it. There are no limits. It's a place where members who may have different reasons for belonging to the WebMD Community can meet new friends.

Our moderators and members are always starting stimulating conversations and polls there. Louise, who is the main moderator at the Cafe, posts a wonderful Friday Five poll at the end of each week to lead us into the weekend.

Whether you are already a dedicated member of another WebMD board or you are new to the community, we hope you'll stop by the Health Cafe, grab a cup of your favorite healthy beverage, and get to know us!

See you there!
Leona

Photo: (c)iStockphoto.com/1001nights

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Post of the Day: Too Late to Quit Smoking?

2008-06-04T23:08:00.000-07:00

Is it ever too late to quit smoking? This is the question WebMD member 40Something1960 ponders on our Smoking Cessation: Support Group board.

Are you considering quitting? Maybe you've already quit? Chime in with some words of wisdom for this member and others.

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40Something1960
feeling like it's too late

Do you ever feel that way? and what do you do about it? I know in the quit smoking commercials they all say "it's never too late to quit smoking" but you can't exactly say that to someone who's already on an oxygen tank or already got cancer.

Sometimes I see posts from people who talk about other people who quit many many years ago but ended up with lung cancer anyway.

So what do you do if you feel like giving up because it's possible that it's already too late? Some times I feel like I am going through the torture of quitting for nothing.

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Post of the Day: Husband & Online Porn

2008-06-03T20:00:00.000-07:00

When one person in a relationship is addicted to online porn, how does it affect the other partner? What if the online antics appear to be headed offline?

WebMD member ygetmarried doesn't know what to do. Maybe you can offer her some helpful advice...

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ygetmarried
on line porn

I have read every concerns about porn. My husband loves to watch porn on line. I am not ok with that, now I notice he has asked one of the pron stars to meet him out of town. I do no understand what a man want with some one who show their body to the world. Can some one please tell me how to handle this problem?

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Post of the Day: Baby Vaccinations?

2008-06-02T08:31:00.000-07:00

SAHM81, a mom on our Parenting: Newborn to 3 Months message board, wants to know how other moms and dads feel about vaccinating their infants.

Check out her post below and let her know what you think about this often controversial topic!

(Reminder: Be sure to respect the opinions of others.)

Leona

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SAHM81
poll: alternative immunization

are you doing the traditional AAP recomended immunization schedule or are you using an alternative schedule? Why?

if your using an alternative schedule what is is? why did you choose it?

Post of the Day: Toddler Outdoor Playtime

2008-05-30T19:33:00.000-07:00

WebMD member babyblues062802 from our Parenting: 1-Year-Olds message board wants to know how other parents spend outdoor time with their kids.

Here is her post. Follow the links and join in the poll!

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babyblues062802
Poll: Outside Time

How many hours a day do you spend playing outside w/ DC?

What kinds of activities do you do outside w/ you toddler?

Do you ever have a day where you just don't feel like going outside so you just have an indoor day all day?

My answers:

I try to bring DS outside to play everyday at least once if not twice. (probably why nothing ever gets done inside the house) Usually he'll last about an hour and a half and then it's time to go in. He has usually had it by then. So we spend anywhere from 1-3 hours outside almost everyday.

I try to engage my son in activites but he is much more interested in exploring on his own. Yesterday he was pulling all the dead bark of a tree stump for about 30 min. he likes to throw rocks, dirt and sand. He does use his sandbox and enjoys bubbles. He likes to push his ride on toys around rather than ride on them. He likes to put things in his wagon like, leaves, sticks, ect. He also likes to try picking up ants and watching cars go by.

As for indoor days. DS has one of those probably once or twice a week. My DH works a lot and I'm getting really preggo. Can't chase him anymore so places like the park scare me because if he takes off, well then, he's gone. I feel horribly guilty for keeping him in on such nice days though.

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What Symptoms Are Common in Your Area Right Now?

2008-05-29T05:50:00.000-07:00

Are you curious to know what symptoms other folks around the country, in your state or local area are searching right now? WebMD's new Symptom Checker local map can show you!

Just type in your zip code, your friend's zip code, your mom's, your cousin's, and TADA!

Haven't used our Symptom Checker? Well, now is the time to try it out for yourself. But remember that it's just a tool to help point you in the right direction. There is NO substitute for that one-on-one visit to your own doctor!

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WebMD Message Board Post of the Day -- Maintaining Weight Loss

2008-05-28T08:32:00.000-07:00

Hello blogging world! This is the first in a daily series of "Posts of the Day" that will be chosen from our more than 150 message boards at WebMD. I'll try to keep them varied and entertaining.

If you come across a post in the WebMD community that you feel deserves to be featured on this blog, please feel free to nominate it in the comments section here or any of the other "Post of the Day" blog threads.

Message Board Post of the Day -- Wednesday, May 28, 2008

power4one
Yo Yo
Posted: May 11, 2008

Any suggestions for those of us that continue to yo-yo? Just can't seem to keep it off and maintain. What are some good ideas to stop the cravings?

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Do you have suggestions for WebMD member power4one? Post them here or join us on the Maintaining Weight Loss: Support Group message board and share your advice (or your own questions) there.

See you on the boards!
Leona

WebMD Wins "People's Voice" Webby

2008-05-08T12:14:00.000-07:00

For the second year in a row, we've been awarded the prestigious Webby "People's Voice" award for health sites. This is your award. You voted for us, and all of us here at WebMD know how important that is -- because it is your voice that matters.

Every day we work to ensure you get the best health information - from basic answers and community support to wellness information and the latest health news - so that WebMD can be your daily source of inspiration and better health.

The Webby Awards only go to "the best of the Web." You can rely on us to maintain that standard every day - with you in mind.

Thanks again!
Your WebMD Staff

Let's Twitter at WebMD. Tweet! Tweet!

2008-05-05T14:59:00.000-07:00

Do you Twitter? Twitter is a service that allows you to communicate and stay connected with your family, friends, and now with us -- your WebMD family. Tweets are short messages -- 140 characters or less -- making it so easy to read and stay connected.

Our moderator Louise tweets some of the message board threads she starts, as well as threads of interest from a number of WebMD boards, including Crohn's and Colitis, Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2, and Alternative Health.

You can follow her at LouiseWebMD.

Our moderator Kathy, tweets about autism threads on our Autism Support Board, as well as about bits of her life, and other autism stories from around the Web. You can follow her at Kathy_WebMD.

Not only that...get quick and early news about WebMD blog posts by our Health Professionals by following WebMD_Blogs.

Join us in Twittering around the Web! You can Twitter your own favorite WebMD message board posts and threads and blog posts, and have others follow YOU!

Tweet, tweet!
Leona

New Autism & Saving Money Boards at WebMD

2008-05-01T07:29:00.000-07:00

Hello Readers!

I'm here to announce two important new boards in the WebMD Community:

First, we welcome the Autism: Support Group board to the WebMD family!

If you have a child with Autism, suspect your child may be on the Autism spectrum, or know someone close to you who does, this new board is wonderful resource. Parents of kids with Autism, Aspergers, or anywhere on the spectrum can gather here and share their stories, vent their feelings, compare ideas, and talk about their amazing kids. And, moms and dads who are in the process of diagnosis will get some great advice here from parents who have already walked that road.

Board hosts Kathy and Rick, who work for WebMD, both have children with Autism. Kathy's son is a teenager, and Rick's is still a little guy, so they each have different perspectives to share with board members.

We hope you'll come by and pay them a visit!

Next, we want to introduce our Saving Money the Health Way message board.

In these uneasy financial times, many families are suffering due to high gas prices, steadily-increasing costs of food, and escalating medical bills. What are we to do?

WebMD has created this board so that members can share their ideas for saving money both on health care and in their daily lives. Members post links to coupons, great articles, talk about money-saving ideas that have worked for them, and more.

Do you have a GREAT idea for saving money? Do you need some help? Come on by the board and join in! We're here for you.

See you there!

Leona

NEW WebMD Pregnancy: Week by Week Newsletter

2007-11-29T09:37:00.000-08:00

Being pregnant is exciting and scary, tiring and invigorating. For nine months, the miracle of what your body is doing completely consumes your life. So, what do pregnant women want? Information, that's what. They want to immerse themselves in information about their pregnancy, their baby, what to expect once the baby is born, and more. Let's face it, when we're pregnant we can't get enough.

WebMD has added a newsletter to help you quench your thirst for more pregnancy knowledge...Pregnancy Week by Week. And it FREE! Just click the link here in the blog and sign up for your weekly dose of good stuff.

And, if you're pregnant and haven't found the WebMD Pregnancy Community yet, we have a plethora of message boards for you! You can join the group for your Trimester, or if you're 35 and older there's a board for older moms-to-be. Is your pregnancy High Risk? Find the support you need there from others who are having a tougher time.

We hope to see you on the WebMD Message Boards soon!

Happy Holidays!

Oprah Show 10/16: Wake-Up Call For Women

2007-10-16T11:04:00.000-07:00

Leading women's health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup will talk about insomnia, weight gain, hot flashes, headaches, menopause and other issues concerning women on The Oprah Winfrey Show this Tuesday, Oct. 16. Get a glimpse into the show, The Big Wake Up Call for Women. For more, visit Oprah.com.

Technorati Tags: women's health, menopause, oprah

WebMD Covers Election 2008

2007-10-02T10:52:00.000-07:00

Health care is a big issue in the upcoming 2008 Presidential Elections. You may have already decided which candidate you're going to back and why. But, where does YOUR favorite stand on the important issues surrounding health care in our country?

If you have health problems, are caring for an aging parent, have children, or are dealing with Medicare, then health care is probably high on your list of priorities as the election comes nearer.

WebMD has created a brand new Voice Your Vote: Election '08 message board where you can discuss the election, the candiddates, and the issues with other members.

We hope you'll visit and share your thoughts.

You can start by taking the first poll on our board: What health care issues are MOST important to you? Why?

And, keep an eye out, because our site is going to be announcing even more Election 2008 coverage soon. You're going to LOVE it!

Leona