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Here are some changes that occur in your body when you smoke marijuana, including positive and negative side effects.

If you find yourself daydreaming of falling asleep instead of actually sleeping, you're going to want to read on for some of the most surprising reasons why.

Low-carb diets have risen in popularity, with most people choosing this approach to lose weight. But do you know what really happens when you stop eating carbs?

Knowing the symptoms of dry skin as well as risk factors can lead you on your way to having better-looking and better-feeling skin.

If you're thinking about going vegan you'll surely want to know what happens to your body when you cut out animal products. Join us as we take a closer look.

Nobody wants to ruin their teeth, but many everyday habits can cause more damage than you'd expect. Here's a look at some of the worst offenders.

If you've got a headache and are tired of popping over-the-counter medications to treat your pain, here's some alternative tricks to try.

Some food combinations -- even seemingly healthy ones -- likely do not sit well with your stomach. Here's a look at some of them, plus why it happens.

In the final stage of the disease, Parkinson's disease can become debilitating. Thus, being aware of the potential early symptoms of this disease is crucial.

There are several types of skin cancer. With knowledge comes the ability to seek proper medical attention. Read on to discover all the causes and treatments.

Muscle loss is a part of life. But there are some things you can do as an aging adult suffering from sarcopenia. We explain it all right here.

Oligomenorrhea is a term used to describe the infrequency of periods. Read this to learn all about it.

Deaths in space are relatively rare, but there are often long-term effects of space travel. Read on to learn what really happens to the human body in space.

Although no one exercise is going to be a magic cure-all, some exercises seem to be particularly good at burning belly fat.

While some people might panic when they notice their thermometer reading over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, a fever is actually a good thing.

Purple Carrot CEO Andy Levitt sat down with Health Digest to talk plant-based cooking, healthy eating, entrepreneurship, and being (mostly) vegan.

You can beat your salt cravings with a little practice and some clever substitutions. If potato chips are always on your mind, try these foods instead.

Many of seemingly "healthy" actions could actually be ruining your diet. Here's a look at the worst offenders.

Carbs aren't just found in bread and pasta. Here's a look at some foods that have way more carbs than you probably realized.

Diet is just one way your body gets vitamin D. Let's explore foods that contain the important vitamin plus additional methods of upping your vitamin D levels.

Lady Gaga is determined to spread awareness about fibromyalgia Here's a closer look at the performer's experience with the chronic condition.

If you feel like you're always hungry, it's important to determine whether you're actually famished or if you're desiring food for other reasons.

When you hear about health foods, or superfoods, the usual — spinach, kale, avocado — may come to mind. However, you shouldn't sleep on these underrated foods.

Approximately 1 in 7 Americans have varying degrees of kidney disease and damage, though many of them don't even know it. These are some signs to watch for.

Crying is a bit of a scientific mystery, but here's what we know happens to the body -- both physically and physiologically -- when we shed tears.

What people found appealing 50 years ago is very different from today. Here's a look at what traits men found attractive in the 1960s and '70s.

Knowing which foods are healthy is harder than it sounds (we're looking at you, coconut oil). Fear not, we've compiled a list of the trickiest intimidators.