Health Conditions

A common diabetes drug is shown to contain carcinogens. However, it seems like it may be worse to stop taking your medication, even with traces of carcinogen.

Paying attention to portion size is vital when eating yogurt. Excessive consumption of yogurt will add more fat and calories to your diet.

For most people, getting the flu means a few days of feeling sick. However, in 2021, certain states showed more deaths from influenza and pneumonia.

Kidney stones can form when your urine doesn't have enough fluid to dilute the crystal-forming substances. There are several treatment options available.

Diabetes can increase your risk of developing many other health conditions, including anemia.

High blood pressure is dangerous because it doesn't have what experts would consider specific symptoms. Here are some signs worth paying attention to.

Actress and writer Mindy Kaling recently opened up about how the death of her mother affected her life and work.

Despite being often mixed up, food allergies and food intolerances are two very different things. Here's everything you need to know about nut allergies.

Polio may once have been a thing of the past, but its recent reemergence in New York has health experts concerned.

If you've ever had a blood test, you've probably come across the hemoglobin count, which is usually abbreviated as Hgb. What does it mean?

Be aware of allergic reactions and the foods that can cause them, not just for your own safety, but for the safety of others who'll be eating with you as well.

Honey is an organically occurring sweetener humans have used as food and medicine for at least 8000 years. But is honey safe for people with diabetes?

HIV can be a devastating illness leading to serious health complications and even death. Here are the states that saw the most in 2021.

Who knew walking could provide so many benefits to our health? As it turns out, new research suggests timing walks after meals could boost health even more.

The meniscus consists of two wedge-shaped pieces of cartilage that lie between the two bones that make up the leg — the femur and the tibia.

Fatty liver disease is a common form of liver disease characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fat in the liver. Here's what it does to your body.

Natasha Vani, a naturopathic doctor, spoke to Health Digest about how adjusting your health habits can affect chronic diseases you're dealing with.

Many critics lamented Jobs' choices when it came to treating his cancer. Were they right, or is the story of his treatment more complicated than we realize?

It's widely believed that lifestyle plays a large role in cancer risk. However, new research is suggesting another important factor may have a greater impact.

The U.S. government will receive 150,000 doses of the vaccine in September. Until then, health officials may have a solution for the currently limited supply.

The blood has so many parts and so many functions. If any of our blood counts are abnormal, it could be a sign that something is wrong. Here's what to know.

Blood tests have been a mainstay of preventive health, and health experts can use blood tests to track your physical wellbeing over time.

Spinach is a dark leafy green vegetable with a beneficial nutritional profile. It can even be a superfood for people with diabetes. Here's what to know.

While it is clear that those with celiac disease should avoid eating foods that contain gluten, is it necessary to avoid coming in contact with gluten entirely?

A plant-based diet can be beneficial for many reasons, including reducing the risk of breast cancer.

In the past few decades, the number of people in the US with pulmonary diseases has soared. Pulmonary hygiene is a practice that could support your lung health.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.