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A. Sooter

What It Means If You Have A Lazy Eye

Lazy eye is a condition that typically starts in childhood. Here are the symptoms and treatments to be aware of.

Ruth Clark

The Best Fruits And Vegetables For Diabetes Management

Diabetes is a common condition amongst many Americans. Fortunately, by eating these fruits and vegetables, you can manage the condition well.

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Kimberly Smith

Can You Become Lactose Intolerant Later In Life?

Because most people do not notice any serious symptoms of primary lactose intolerance until they are an adult, they think they have recently developed it.

Jenna Demmer

Why Your Blood Sugar Might Be Higher In The Morning

Your blood sugar fluctuates through the day, partly depending on the food you eat. What does it mean when it's high in the morning, hours after your last meal?

A. Sooter

Montel Williams' History With Multiple Sclerosis Explained

Williams is an outspoken advocate for multiple sclerosis research and understanding, after experiencing life-changing symptoms.

Molly Mortimer

Sarah Hyland's Kidney Disease Explained

Kidney dysplasia is a condition where one or both kidneys do not develop normally and cannot do their job of processing urine and blood in the body.

Molly Hurford

What It Really Means When You Wake Up With A Headache

There are a lot of reasons you might be waking up with a headache, and most of them are fairly innocuous and relatively easy to treat and prevent.

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A. Sooter

This New Tool May Predict Your Risk Of Dementia

A new tool on the Project Big Life website can help assess risk of dementia by looking at demographic information, health concerns, and lifestyle factors.

Kimberly Smith

This Is What Really Causes Warts

Warts are rough, raised bumps that appear on your skin that are caused by the human papillomavirus. Treatment varies depending on location and type of wart.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

What Sesame Becoming A Major Allergen Really Means

The FASTER Act requires all manufacturers to identify on their labels if their products contain any sesame.

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Maria Faller

Can CBD Lower Blood Pressure?

Some studies show that could CBD help lower blood pressure via vasodilatory effects, but those with hypertension should consult with their doctor.

Lisabeth Fauble

Can Certain Supplements Increase Your Risk Of Cancer?

Many people use vitamins and supplements to support a healthy diet and lifestyle. Read on to find out if certain supplements can increase your risk of cancer.

Kimberly Smith

Vitamins That Are Also Antioxidants

Antioxidants help prevent cell damage caused by free radicals. If you're looking to boost your antioxidant intake, here's which vitamins are also antioxidants.

Erin Marie

How Drinking Black Tea Every Day Affects Your Body

If you're a fan of black tea and find yourself consuming it daily, the effects that it has on your mental and physical health may surprise you.

Maria Faller

Vitamin C: Does It Really Help With Colds?

Vitamin C has been touted for decades as a great way to beat the common cold. But does vitamin C actually do anything to decrease your chance of getting sick?

A. M. Hammond

Winter Allergies: Everything You Need To Know

Health Digest spoke with the experts to get the info you need to identify indoor allergens, reduce their presence, and improve the symptoms of winter allergies.

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Beth Bradford

Study Finds A Healthy Lifestyle Is Key To Living With Chronic Pancreatitis

Although surgery is sometimes necessary for those with chronic pancreatitis, a new study shows how a healthy lifestyle is essential to living with the disorder.

Lisa Pawlak

Everything You Should Know About Blood Clots

An estimated 900,000 people experience blood clots each year. Perhaps even more alarming, as many as 100,000 people die from them annually.

Lauren Cahn

Lil Wayne's History With Epilepsy Explained

In 2013, Lil Wayne revealed he'd been diagnosed with epilepsy during his childhood. Let's take a look at Weezy's history with the neurological disorder.

Anne Taylor

What Really Happens To Your Body When Your Blood Sugar Drops

We've all heard about high and low blood sugar when referencing health problems like diabetes and hypoglycemia. But what does low blood sugar really mean?

Anne Taylor

Is Shoulder Pain A Breast Cancer Warning?

Most people associate breast cancer with a lump in the breast, but did you know that shoulder pain can also be a warning sign?

Dried and fresh fruit to avid with diabetes

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

Fruits To Cut Back On If You Have Diabetes

It is important to note that people with diabetes should avoid certain types of fruit, particularly dry fruit and those with a high glycemic index.

Jennifer Co

Everything You Need To Know About Allergic Asthma

As implied by the name, allergic asthma is asthma triggered by allergens. Here's everything you need to know about this type of asthma.

Woman in underwear holding a sign that says "IBS."

Robin Zabiegalski

IBS Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

If you have frequent unpleasant digestive symptoms, you might have IBS. Read on to learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for this condition.

Man with a migraine holding his head in pain

Meredith Cooper

7 Foods To Eat And 7 To Avoid If You Get Migraines

Migraines can be triggered by a number of factors, including your diet. Read on to learn which foods to eat, and which to avoid, if you suffer from migraines.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

Symptoms Of Kidney Stones You Shouldn't Ignore

Kidney stones are one of the most painful conditions out there. Here are the symptoms you shouldn't ignore.

Joanna Marie

What To Do If You Have A Wisdom Tooth Infection

Wisdom teeth can cause problems if they don't emerge properly. One of these problems is infection. Here's what to do if you experience a wisdom tooth infection.