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Brynna Standen

3 Ways Men Can Boost Their Orgasms Naturally, According To Top Men's Health Expert - Exclusive

While we hear about women struggling to orgasm, not many know that men can also have issues. An expert shares how men can boost their orgasms naturally.

Lisabeth Fauble

Study Shows 4 Hours May Be All It Takes For Ketamine To Start Easing Depression

Therapists have begun using ketamine to treat depression. A new study shows that 4 hours may be all it takes for ketamine to start easing depressive symptoms.

healthyNick

Khloe Kardashian Opens Up About The Tumor She Had Removed From Her Face

Khloe Kardashian recently had a "rare" tumor removed from her face. Read on to find out what she shared about her surgery.

Erin Marie

What To Know About The New Mental Health Screening Recommendations For Children

New recommendations regarding mental health screenings for children have been released. Read on to find out what they are and what this means for your family.

Erin Marie

The FDA Just Approved A New Way Of Preventing Whooping Cough In Newborns

In a press release, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration noted that babies are the most susceptible age group to severe whooping cough-related complications.

Anne Taylor

Why Some US Airports Are Starting Ebola Screenings For Passengers From Uganda

With most of the world still experiencing pandemic fatigue from COVID-19, Uganda is battling yet another disease head-on.

Anne Taylor

Researchers Suggest Another Clue As To Why Women May Be More Prone To Alzheimer's Than Men

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, and women are more likely to develop the condition than men.

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Anne Taylor

New Study Aims To Assess The Effectiveness Of Colonoscopy Screenings

Colonoscopy screenings are performed in order to assess the condition of the large intestine.

Anthony Crutcher

Do Humans Have To Worry About Passing Monkeypox To Their Canine Friends?

As if recent monkeypox outbreaks in humans weren't bad enough, worry has now shifted to possible transmission of the virus to man's best friend.

Anthony Crutcher

What Weighted Blankets Do To The Body To Promote A Good Night's Sleep

Though there isn't much research on how weighted blankets work, aside from the physical humanlike comforting factor, a new finding has revealed more.

Kimberly Smith

Bionic Pancreases May Become Game Changers For Those With Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes requires constant monitoring of your blood sugar. Read about how bionic pancreases can be a game changer for blood sugar monitoring.

Lisabeth Fauble

Study Finds Not All Fiber Is The Same And Some Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

Fiber is an important part of a balanced diet, but not all fiber is the same. Learn how a certain form of fiber might be hazardous to your health.

Brynna Standen

Red Bull Or Monster? Health Digest Survey Reveals The Most Preferred Energy Drink

Energy drinks are a popular go-to for many. But which brand reigns supreme in the quest for greatest energy booster? Here's what our audience says.

Kimberly Smith

New Intermittent Fasting Study Shows Good News For Shift Workers

Shift workers are prone to a host of mental and physical health issues. Read about a new study on how intermittent fasting can benefit shift workers' health.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

What You Should Know About An HIV-Similar Virus Recently Found In Monkeys

A recent study found an HIV-similar virus in African monkeys. Find out if researchers think it could possibly spread to humans at some point.

Lisabeth Fauble

New Study Reveals What Man's Best Friend Can Do For Your Brain Health

Dogs possess a keen ability to make us happier, help us cope in troubling times, reduce stress, and make us more attractive to other people.

Kimberly Smith

Why 10,000 Steps A Day Really Is The Magic Number For A Host Of Health Benefits

Is there something special about walking 10,000 steps? Two studies shed light on why this could be the magic number to reap several health benefits.

female soccer players drop ice bucket on a fellow player

Beth Bradford

How The Viral 'Ice Bucket Challenge' Helped Advance ALS Research

ALS is a debilitating and devastating health condition with no cure. Advocates have been able to make giant leaps in getting a new drug approved. Here's how.

Anne Taylor

Though Breast Cancer Death Rates Are Declining, Racial Disparities Persist

There is good news and bad news regarding breast cancer death rates in the United States.

Lisabeth Fauble

Study Reveals How Becoming A Father Can Boost A Man's Brain Power

Unlike women, whose brain changes are due to the physical stimuli of pregnancy, brain changes in men are likely due to enhanced neuroplasticity.

Kimberly Smith

New Studies Reveal The Best Time Of Day To Eat For Weight Loss

Those looking to shed some pounds may want to consider two recent studies, which suggest that when we eat might make a difference when it comes to weight loss.

woman standing on a scale while measuring her waist

Beth Bradford

Study Shows HIIT Exercise And Intermittent Fasting May Benefit Women Who Want To Reduce Fat

What if high-intensity interval training and intermittent fasting were combined in a weight-loss program? A recent study looked at just that.

Anne Taylor

New Study May Ease Concerns Over Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy

A new study has found that taking antidepressants during pregnancy may not be as harmful as previously thought.

Kimberly Smith

What You Need To Know About The Latest Ebola Outbreak In Uganda

Ebola is serious, and often fatal in humans, but it is rare. Symptoms often appear within two to 21 days after exposure, and they typically appear in stages.

Lisabeth Fauble

What We Know About Loretta Lynn's Health Issues In Recent Years

When Loretta Lynn suffered a stroke at her Tennessee ranch in May 2017, she was scared, but she wasn't about to let it get her down.

Ruth Clark

Seasonal Affective Disorder May Affect More People This Year. Here's How To Prevent And Manage It

Seasonal affective disorder is a kind of depression that typically comes on in the fall and winter months and goes away in the spring or early summer.

Beth Bradford

Does High Blood Pressure Contribute To Dementia?

A new study has taken a look at whether high blood pressure might contribute to dementia. This is what you need need to know about what the researchers learned.