Websites like Everyday Health serve a valuable purpose: They empower patients with the information necessary to have richer and more efficient conversations with their doctors.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Arefa Cassoobhoy, Chief Medical Editor and VP of Medical Affairs at Everyday Health, about the world of medical journalism—how topics are chosen, how content is vetted, and how to determine whether online content is trustworthy.

We discuss:

• How the medical review process occurs on Everyday Health
• The seasonal topics that consumers want to learn about
• What’s in store for Everyday Health in 2022
• How to find trustworthy medical content online

Mentioned during the podcast:

• #BlackHealthFacts: Changemaker Series
• Refugee Women’s Network
• Clarkson Community Center
• SAHIYO

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