Health Conditions - Health Digest

Joanna Marie

How To Prevent Hypoglycemia If You Have Type 1 Diabetes

People with Type 1 diabetes must carefully balance their insulin doses with their food intake and physical activity, and this requires planning.

Woman outside in the cold blowing on her hands to keep warm

Jeremy Brown

How To Spot Signs Of Frostbite

In winter, there is more to be concerned about than just being cold, as temperatures can bring about frostbite. Luckily, there are signs to indicate frostbite.

person receiving cold laser therapy on their elbow

Joanna Marie

What Conditions Can Be Treated By Cold Laser Therapy?

Cold laser therapy is a type of medical treatment that uses low light levels at specific wavelengths to stimulate healing. These are the conditions it can help.

Erin Marie

Is Pneumonia Contagious?

Pneumonia caused by bacterial infection is often the most potentially dangerous kind of pneumonia, in which hospitalization may be required.

Robin Rothstein

How Chemotherapy Can Affect Your Skin

Chemotherapy is a vital part of cancer treatment and has helped save countless lives. However, it can cause side effects, including skin issues.

Joanna Marie

What's The Difference Between Chronic Appendicitis And Acute Appendicitis?

There are two different types of appendicitis - chronic and acute. Here is the difference between the two as well as how they are diagnosed and treated.

Ruth Clark

Why You Might Be At A Higher Risk For Insulin Resistance If You Have PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, impacts hormones, ovulation, and menstrual cycles. It also may create insulin resistance. Here's why.

Robert Iafelice

What It Really Means If You Have Itchy Feet At Night

While itchy feet can be annoying, it's usually nothing to be alarmed about. If you're curious about why you experience itchy feet at night, keep reading.

Joanna Marie

The Healing Stages Of Cellulitis Explained

Certain types of bacteria can also cause skin infections and other diseases like cellulitis. Here's what you need to look out for and when to call a doctor.

Brynna Standen

Can Wearing Your Hair In A Ponytail Cause Hair Loss?

While alopecia is an autoimmune disorder, traction alopecia occurs when hair has been repeatedly pulled in the same way for an extended time. Here's what to do.

man looking at box of medicine at the pharmacy

Beth Bradford

When You Stop Taking Ozempic, Here's What Happens To Your Body

If you decide to go off Ozempic, any harmful side effects will probably go away, but other things can happen to your body. Here's what to know.

Joanna Marie

What Is FUPA And How Do You Get Rid Of It?

Increased lower belly fat may cause the appearance of a prominent bulge, commonly referred to as FUPA (fat upper pubic area). Here's how to get rid of it.

Ariane Lang

Unexpected Reasons You Have Sore Breasts

While sore breasts are rarely a sign of breast cancer, they may indicate other things. Here are some possible causes of breast pain and how to treat them.

Joanna Marie

How Chemotherapy Can Affect Your Nails

One of the less talked about side effects of chemotherapy is its potential impact on the nails. Here's what to know about these changes, and how to manage them.

doctor checking patient's heart with stethoscope

Joanna Marie

How Lupus Affects Your Heart Health

As an autoimmune disease, lupus can affect different organs, including the kidneys, lungs, and brain. This is how it can also affect your heart.

Joanna Marie

Is Anemia A Genetic Condition?

Anemia is a medical condition that occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. But is it genetic?

Joanna Marie

How Diabetes Can Affect Your Heart Health

Diabetes affects how blood sugar or glucose is processed in the body. It may also significantly affect your heart health. Here's how that happens.

Joanna Marie

Can You Spread Bronchitis To Other People?

Bronchitis is a respiratory condition that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes. But can you spread it to other people? Read on to find out.

Joanna Marie

What Is Breakthrough Bleeding And What Causes It?

Breakthrough bleeding can happen for various reasons. Your doctor can perform a proper diagnosis to help determine the underlying cause and proper treatment.

Brynna Standen

Study Suggests Smartwatches May Pose A Risk To Those With Pacemakers

Those who have pacemakers may want to reconsider using a smartwatch, according to a new study. Here's how they may interfere with pacemakers.

Joanna Marie

How Diabetes Can Affect Your Bone Health

Diabetes can create many health problems, including heart disease, kidney damage, and nerve damage. It can also affect your bone health. Here's how.

Joanna Marie

How Can You Avoid Getting Plantar Warts?

Plantar warts develop on the soles of the feet. While common, they can be uncomfortable, unsightly, and quite persistent. So how can you prevent them?

Robin Rothstein

There's Evidence This Fruit Juice May Help If You Have High Blood Pressure

Two daily servings of orange juice lowered the blood pressure of participants with mild hypertension in 12 weeks.

Amy Boyington

Dehydration Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Water does more for our bodies than staving off thirst. In fact, it's essential for bodily processes like regulating temperature to getting rid of waste.

Jay Wilson

What You Should Do If You Feel Like You're Getting A Cold

Feeling fatigued, sniffly, with a tickle in your throat? You may be coming down with a cold -- but acting early can help ease symptoms and speed things along.

A. Sooter

Simple Ways To Prevent A Carpal Tunnel Flare-Up

Once carpal tunnel syndrome is diagnosed, there are several things the patient can do to reduce their risk of symptoms flaring. Here are a few ways to try.

Joanna Marie

How Is Your Weight Affected By Your Lupus Diagnosis?

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune condition. The medications, stress, and symptoms can affect weight. Here's what you need to know.