HealthTap’s new financing represents one of the most substantial series B investments to date in the digital health industry. HealthTap has grown rapidly over the past year, nearly quadrupling the number of doctors in its network, and serving tens of millions of people worldwide via its web and mobile apps. With the new capital, the company will focus on acquiring top talent, expanding its web and mobile offerings, and accelerating its rapid growth. These undertakings will expedite HealthTap’s progress in making healthcare accessible and affordable for all.

“HealthTap has become the largest digital platform of engaged doctors and users creating a massive shift in how people interact with doctors and access healthcare,” said Ron Gutman, HealthTap’s Founder and CEO. “The new investment and our relationship with Khosla Ventures will help us quickly build on and grow what has become the new paradigm in health information and care. With new top talent joining the HealthTap team from the many new jobs we’re creating, we will help even more people tap the vast data and information on HealthTap in ways that were previously unimaginable. The combination of top technical, design, and operations talent, and a strong passion for helping others, will enhance our ability to spread health and wellness faster and save more lives every day.”

“Everyone will soon become the CEO of their own health,” said Keith Rabois, HealthTap’s newest board member and a partner at Khosla Ventures. “HealthTap, with its phenomenal growth in combination with its unique technology, has the potential to become the triaging platform for everyone’s health. I am excited to work with the HealthTap team as the company scales to provide people with unparalleled immediate access to the most trusted medical knowledge, doctors, and health services.”

“In its current state, our healthcare system is expensive, difficult to access, and error prone,” said Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures. “On the brink of a massive reform in HealthCare, dedicated bright entrepreneurs and technologists can bring a great deal to the table by developing creative, forward thinking solutions that leverage health care professionals. HealthTap is at the forefront of this development, improving patient care by creating quick, easy, and affordable access to doctors everywhere. The future of healthcare is at the confluence of big data, smart algorithms, and simple- to- use interfaces that will provide amplification of our MD’s resources: HealthTap is breaking ground in all three, and we’re excited to help them make their compelling vision a transformative reality.”

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We asked our medical experts what these oxidation-fighting molecules are and how they impact our health.

What are antioxidants?

“Antioxidants are substances that protect your cells against oxidation, especially oxidation by molecules called free radicals. Free radicals can damage cells, and may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases. Vitamins A, C, E, as well as Beta-carotene, Lutein, Lycopene, and Selenium, are common antioxidants. Foods high in antioxidants include fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains.

-Dr. William C. Cromwell

What are some advantages to taking antioxidants?

“Binding free radicals- Free radicals are thought to be like chemical monsters and combine with other chemicals that can attack the body and cause cancer and heart disease. The thinking is to get rid of the free radicals to reduce disease before it happens..

-Dr. Marsha F. Davis

What are some foods rich in antioxidants?

“Berries, fruits, and vegetables are among the best sources for antioxidants. Some excellent choices include: blueberries, cranberries, apples, pears, spinach, potatoes (with peel), broccoli, kidney beans, walnuts, and green tea.

-Dr. Steven P. Reidbord

Do you have to take antioxidants daily for them to work?

“Anti oxidants help support the immune system. People who have high levels of inflammation, endurance athletes, and have chronic illness need more antioxidants. People trying to prevent health problems should do a replenishment phase of 6 months and then maintenance of 4x/week (unless they get sick then back to daily use).

-Dr. Seema N. Patel

Can antioxidants help prevent bacterial infections?

“Not by themselves- We need a balance of oxidants and antioxidants. If the fuel (food) is right and the non caloric nutrients are balanced, we reach maximum immune potential. But a bacterium is an attacking enemy and a war sometimes has to be fought——we call that “flu”. The better the defenses the more likely that a war will not have to be fought!

-Dr. Derrick Lonsdale

Looks like this molecule can work wonders! If you have any questions about your health and antioxidants, drop a line to our experts who are always eager to help!

Born and raised in Eau Claire, WI, Dr. Ihle attended medical school at the University of Wisconsin. He completed a Residency in General Surgery at the Marshfield Clinic, followed by a Residency in Orthopedics at the University of Wisconsin. Following training, Dr. Ihle practiced medicine for two years as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy. After an honorable discharge from the Military in 1974, he returned to Eau Claire to practice with his father and brother in a group called the Ihle Orthopedic Clinic, which grew from three to seven Orthopedic Surgeons. There he practiced general Orthopedics with an interest in shoulder and knee reconstruction and spine.

Dr. Ihle has had a fair amount of experience with ligament repairs, total knee replacements, total hip replacements, micro laminectomies and diskectomies, as well as spinal infusions. In the 1990s, Dr. Ihle went through multiple rotator cuff surgeries and was forced to retire from active practice. In turn, he began a consulting business, which he has maintained for over 10 years.

On HealthTap, Dr. Ihle is a Founding Medical Expert and Experienced Contributor. Due to his helpful answers in topics such as exercise more, osteoporosis, fever, MRI of the shoulder, and the like, Dr. Ihle was recently named a Top Doctor within the state of Wisconsin. Throughout his many years of practice and consulting, Dr. Ihle has solved a number of medical cases and concerns. Thank you, Dr. Ihle!

Dr. Katabay received his Medical Degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He then completed his Anesthesiology residency at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and his Pain Management fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He has been practicing Interventional Pain Management since July of 2002.

As an active doctor on HealthTap, Dr. Katabay was recently given two awards: Thought Leader and Top Pain Management Specialist in Ohio. His colleagues also have acknowledged him for being knowledgeable and caring. Thank you Dr. Katabay for bringing your caring nature to the HealthTap community!