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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.

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.

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?

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.

Food allergies and intolerances can be hard to distinguish. In this interview, biochemist Dr. Hart explains how to tell them apart.

To find out which electrolyte drink brand people prefer most, we asked Health Digest readers to vote for their go-to beverage out of five answer options.

A new study suggests a link between the consumption of a popular red food colorant, known as Allura Red AC -- or Red 40 -- and increased risk of gut disorders.

If you have severe hypertension, you'll want to pay attention to what you eat and drink. Here's what a new study says about coffee and your blood pressure.

Running, walking, swimming, biking, or hiking? In an exclusive survey, Health Digest readers shared their favorite way to exercise in the great outdoors.

On Dec. 15, the CDC announced that they extended BMI growth charts for children and teens ages 2 through 19 to include higher BMI percentiles. Learn more here.

Children's cold medicines are flying off the shelves. If you're unable to find brand-name medications at your local drug store, here's what you can use instead.

Longevity is a key aspect of health on many people's minds these days. But what kinds of exercises actually lead to thriving into our later years?

It has taken Stan years to get comfortable in his body and, in his words, feel up to posting about his fitness progress. The star shares his struggles candidly.

In a Health Digest survey, we wanted to know what time of day most people were getting their sweat on. Here's when the majority of people are working out.

With any surgery there are risks, and as Dr. Meegan Gruber of TLC's "Awake Surgery" explains, even general anesthesia comes with its own dangers.

While experts have warned of the flu, COVID-19, and RSV, until now, there's been little talk of A Strep in kids. Here's what you need to know.

Many parents are trying to care for their kids during the peak of cold and flu season but are struggling to find medications. Here's what experts recommend.

There are ways to treat a cough naturally if you prefer not to take medication. Here's what the most popular remedies are according to a recent survey.

It may seem difficult to get enough protein through vegan food. But according to a leading lifestyle medicine doctor, it's easier than you might think.

Life can be full of instances where we wind up with scars. Fortunately, there are OTC medications that can help them heal. But which is the most popular?

With the pandemic and the Olympics in mind, some experts have been wondering if the Qatar World Cup poses any risk of spreading another illness known MERS.

With 80% of U.S. counties currently reporting a lack of infectious disease doctors, experts anticipate a substantial shortage to endure over the next 10 years.

While the of phones and other screens is common among kids, a new study has found a link between screen time and obsessive-compulsive disorder in pre-teens.

Heart health is important even during the holidays. Here are three foods to load up on for a happy heart this time of year.

Bunions are the protruding bony bumps at the base of your toe. In addition to surgery, there are several products that you can try out to relieve bunion pain.

To get a better idea of what time most people get up in the morning, we surveyed participants to share their typical wake-up time out of five answer choices.

People trying to manage type 2 diabetes take note: Calorie counting is out and carbohydrate counting is in, according to a recently published study.