Research Reveals Surprising Side Effects For Teens Who Don't Get Enough Sleep
Sleep is of critical importance to those entering their teenage years. Adolescents are encouraged to get between eight and 10 hours of sleep each night.
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Why Cancer In Younger Adults Might Be Rising Across The Globe
Exposure to environmental risk factors during childhood or young adulthood was identified as a factor potentially contributing to rising cancer rates.
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How President Biden's Moonshot Initiative Can Change The Way The World Looks At Cancer
The Biden administration hopes that new initiatives will one day end the plight of cancer in the United States for good.
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Why New Pandemics May Thrive In The Age Of Climate Change
Scientists expect the odds of a similar epidemic will increase threefold. It is 38% more likely that people will face a pandemic during their lifetime.
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How The New Apple Watch Shifts Its Focus To Women's Health
The new Apple Watch gives a woman the ability to track fluctuations in her body temperature to predict when she might be ovulating.
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CDC Warns Of Respiratory Virus That Can Cause Polio-Like Symptoms In Children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released an alert about enterovirus D68, raising concerns about it spreading among children.
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Everything You Need To Know About The New Botox Rival Daxxify
The FDA recently approved daxibotulinumtoxinA, or Daxxify, a product by the company Revance Therapeutics.
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How Two MS Drugs Can Help Combat 'Chemo Brain' For Those Who Have Had Cancer Treatments
People who need to undergo chemotherapy to treat cancer often experience a side effect referred to as 'chemo brain.'
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How New York Plans To Deal With Its Polio Emergency Before It Spreads Elsewhere
A man developed vaccine-derived polio, a strain of polio derived from a live virus. This comes from a vaccine that is no longer administered in the U.S.
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Eating A Big Breakfast And Light Dinner Doesn't Cause As Much Weight Loss As You Think
According to a recent study in Cell Metabolism, the time we choose to eat our biggest meal has little effect on overall weight loss.
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Why Doctors Feel New Federal Weight Loss Guidance Might Hurt Women More Than It Helps
New guidance from the Women's Preventive Services Initiative recommends that doctors counsel women between the ages of 40 and 60 on their body size.
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Research Suggests This Type Of Infant Formula May Increase The Risk Of Childhood Obesity
A new study has provided insight into one way you may be able to decrease your baby's chances of developing obesity later in life.
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Less People Say They Exercise Every Day Than You Might Think - Exclusive Survey
Health Digest conducted a survey and asked respondents how many days per week they typically exercise. The results are in and they may surprise you.
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Getting An Annual Flu Shot May Offer This Unexpected Health Benefit
There are many benefits to getting the flu shot, and a new study suggests there may be an additional health perk to receiving your vaccine.
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Walmart And UnitedHealth Group Set To Launch Preventive Health Program For Seniors
Walmart issued a public statement this week announcing that it has partnered with UnitedHealth Group to expand services offered at Walmart Health centers.
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This Is How Many Steps You Need To Take A Day To Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia, According To Researchers
Researchers agree that their study is an important preliminary contribution to step count-based preventative measures for dementia risk.
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How Monkeypox Cases Continue To Rise In States Across The US
As monkeypox cases continue to rise across the United States, here's a breakdown of which states have been the most affected by the virus.
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What We Know About Queen Elizabeth's Death
Much of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth are in mourning today after losing their monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Here's what we know about her life and death.
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In A Rare Reversal, FDA May Soon Approve Experimental Drug For Those With ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a fatal disease that affects around 30,000 people in the United States.
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Can Pregnancy Stress Affect Your Baby's Mental Health?
It's important to reduce stress when you're pregnant, but can too much stress actually affect your baby's mental health? Read about a new study on the subject.
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There's Good News For Those Who Prefer Telemedicine Over In-Person Doc Visits
Telemedicine has come a long way, especially in the past few years. However, some still wonder if they provide accurate diagnoses over in-person doctor visits.
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Jane Fonda's Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Diagnosis Explained
American actress and political activist Jane Fonda announced on Friday that she has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Lawsuit Alleges A Best-Selling Amazon Mattress May Be Hazardous To Your Health
Zinus Inc.'s "Green Tea Mattress" is the subject of recent lawsuits following customer claims that the product has negatively impacted their health.
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Researchers Reveal A Number Of Health Risks That Come With Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a common condition that may affect up to a quarter of Americans. Now research reveals some of the impacts it can have on our health.
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The Number Of People Who Get Their Teeth Cleaned Every 6 Months Is More Than You Think - Exclusive Survey
A new Health Digest poll reveals how often people may get their teeth checked every year, and that number may surprise you.
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CVS May Be Bringing Back Doctor Home Visits. Here's What You Need To Know
CVS Health announced that it is planning to acquire Signify Health, a healthcare company with a network of physicians who visit patients in their homes.
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The State That Had The Most Deaths From Septicemia In 2021 May Surprise You
Septicemia affects everybody differently. However, the results for death rates from septicemia are in, and the state with the highest rate may surprise you.
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