Health Conditions

Eating nuts can reduce your risk of heart disease, but cashews don't carry this claim. If you eat them every day what will happen to your cholesterol levels?

What harm could there be in enjoying a juicy, ripe tomato? If you have this medical condition, you could find yourself having pain and other symptoms.

Heart disease is often called the "silent killer" because some people might not know they have it. However, your stomach can give you a clue about your risk.

A nevus birthmark can appear on a baby's skin at or just after birth. We'll explore the reasons why someone might decide to have one removed.

Does TikTok's viral balloon hack for pooping instantly actually work? A Health Digest writer decided to test it and report back. Here's what she found.

If you're tired of cold and warm water packs, painkillers, and sitting in weird positions to find some relief from back pain, this article is for you.

Being unable to poop without peeing is one of the most curious scientific oddities involving our bodily processes. Experts have pondered this matter, too.

The foods that you eat can affect the health of your circulatory system. Here's how eating peanut butter every day can impact your arteries.

Exercise isn't the only way to combat high cholesterol; diet can make a difference too. This type of nut, in particular, appears to lower high cholesterol.

If you have a particular type of genetic risk for cancer, eating this popular fruit could help reduce your risk. Here's what the research says.

Consumption of peanuts and peanut butter is beneficial for certain medical conditions. However, you may want to avoid salted peanut butter for this reason.

Phytochemicals in berries, broccoli, and tomatoes can help your body fight cancer. However, there's also an unexpected carb that might help in your fight.

Lemons are hardly considered snacks on their own. With that said, there are particular instances when you should avoid consuming them, even in small amounts.

Strangely enough, it is possible that people who are on the verge of death may feel a sudden rush of euphoria. Research has shed light on the possible reasons.

Taking a bath can be a great way to relax or to relieve sore muscles. What you may not realize is that it's also something that can affect your blood pressure.

Rinsing off your canned beans isn't just about cleaning off the liquid they are packed in. It can also affect your body in a couple of important ways.

There's no shortage of advice out there for easier pooping. However, there's one hydrating beverage that you might want to consider trying for constipation.

Drinking a smoothie every day can help you reach your daily allowance of fruits and veggies, but did you know it can also have an effect on your blood pressure?

If you begin to experience certain tell-tale symptoms involving your poop, it could be a indicator that you have a worm problem. Here's what to know.

If social media influencers are to be believed, a certain yellow fruit may be the key to solving your constipation woes. But what does science say about it?

Kidney stones aren't that rare, especially among men. Fortunately, you can spare yourself from having this painful condition by doing this when you pee.

What does kiwi pair well with besides a summertime fruit salad? Time to get creative, because kiwifruit can work wonders for our blood pressure.

For most people, cutting carbs is a trigger that can change their poop habits. Here's what you can expect and what you can do to relieve your symptoms.

If you have an unexplained bruise it might just mean you bumped your body without noticing. However, sometimes easy bruising can be a sign of cancer.

Eating cashews every day can benefit the body in a number of ways. Interestingly, this popular snack also has potential effects on a person's bowel movements.

It takes holistic effort - diet, exercise, and sometimes medication - to manage high cholesterol. If you include eggplant in your diet, here's how it can help.

If you're a man, you're likely aware that certain factors affect your risk of prostate cancer. But what might surprise you is that where you live matters, too.