Why The New Obesity Guidelines For Kids Offer An Aggressive Approach
In the past, doctors treating childhood obesity have taken a wait-and-see approach, monitoring kids to see if they eventually outgrow it.
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What You Need To Know About The New FDA-Approved Alzheimer's Drug
Alzheimer's disease affects millions of Americans. But now, a new drug has been fast-tracked and available. Here's what to know.
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FDA Set To Fast-Track New Drug To Prevent Infant RSV
With RSV recently being the number one cause of infant hospitalizations, many parents are looking forward to the FDA's decision on the potential drug.
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How A Combination Of Medication And The Atkins Diet Could Help Treat Epilepsy
Although the benefits of the Atkins diet are debated, there may be a new advantage of the diet, especially for people on medication for epilepsy
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Research Reveals The Mental Health Toll Cancer Can Take On A Patient's Spouse
Helping a spouse who has cancer can feel overwhelming and scary. Now research suggests there's evidence it can impact one's mental health. Here's what to know.
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Coffee Or Energy Drinks: Which Drink Do People Reach For To Give Them Energy?
To figure out which drink people most often reach for to give them a much-needed jolt of energy, we asked readers of Health Digest to cast their vote.
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How Often Do People Weigh Themselves? - Health Digest Survey
Hopping on the scale is a daily ritual for some, but for others, it happens rarely, if at all. Here's what a survey of our readers had to say.
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Why The FDA Might Step In To Regulate The CBD Market
Used by many to help ease anxiety, promote better sleep, and relieve pain, CBD may soon be regulated by the FDA. Here's what you need to know.
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NyQuil Or Mucinex? Which Congestion Medication Do People Typically Reach For?
We asked Health Digest readers which decongestant medicine they typically reach for when they're feeling stuffed up. Here's what they said.
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How Consistent Social Media Check Ins Could Affect Adolescent Brains
Teen social media use has skyrocketed. Now, researchers want to understand how it's affecting brain development during these critical years.
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The Latest On Jeremy Renner's Critical Condition After Snow Plow Accident
Jeremy Renner's snow plow accident has left fans worried about his condition. Fortunately, recent news has been disclosed regarding his state of health.
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Why So Few Cancers Are Caught By Routine Screenings
The U.S. sees more incidences of cancer than any other country. But only 14% of cancer diagnoses are reached through screening. An expert weighs in on why.
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Can Staying Hydrated Reduce The Risk Of Chronic Diseases And Early Death?
A 25-year study set out to determine whether proper hydration can lead to better health outcomes as we age. Here's what to know.
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The Drink Most People Prefer To Help Them Sleep - Exclusive Survey
If you don't sleep enough, you may have considered reaching for a nightly beverage to help. Here's what our readers are drinking to catch more z's.
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What To Know About Damar Hamlin's Critical Status After Cardiac Arrest
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is still in critical condition after cardiac arrest during Monday night's football game. Here's what to know.
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Why Young People Are Expected To Be At Greater Risk For Diabetes Over Time
New trends show that children may be more likely to develop diabetes in the future. Here's what the research says and what's behind the shift.
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Study Finds How New Blood Test Could Make Diagnosing Alzheimer's Easier
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the most common of these is Alzheimer's disease. An estimated 60-70% of dementia cases are Alzheimer's cases.
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How Using Ozempic For Weight Loss Is Impacting Diabetes Patients
The use of Ozempic for weight loss is now affecting those with diabetes. Unfortunately, there are now a number of issues patients with the condition are facing.
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Pelé's Cause Of Death Explained
Beloved Brazilian soccer legend and international sports icon, Pelé, has died at the age of 82. Here is his cause of death, explained.
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What We Know About Pelé's Recent Health Issues
Soccer superstar Pelé has died at the age of 82. Here's what we know so far about the health issues he experienced leading up to his death.
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How Loneliness Can Increase Death Risk In People With Heart Conditions
Loneliness can affect your mental health but did you know it can affect your physical health too? Here's how loneliness can affect those with heart conditions.
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Health Digest Survey: How Often Do People Typically Shower?
Do you typically bathe once a week or once a day? Health Digest readers were asked how frequently they showered. Read on to find out what they said.
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Why Target Recalled Hundreds Of Thousands Of Kids' Weighted Blankets
Following the horrific death of two children, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Target Corporation issued a recall on 204,000 weighted blankets.
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Why Survival Benefits Have Improved In Cancer Patients With Obamacare
It's been nearly six years since President Barack Obama left office, and you may be wondering how having access to Obamacare has impacted people with cancer.
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Home Or Outdoors: Where Do Most People Prefer To Workout?
Where do you prefer to get your sweat on? Health Digest surveyed 612 readers to find out their favorite location to exercise. Here's what they said.
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Could The End Of The US Flu Surge Be Near?
This time of year is notorious for all types of illnesses, including the flu. But could the end of the U.S. flu surge be just around the corner?
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Why American Life Expectancy Has Decreased To The Lowest It's Been In Years
The life expectancy of Americans dropped to a level that hasn't been documented since 1996. Here's why the average life expectancy in the U.S. has decreased.
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