Being A Night Owl May Be Worse For Your Health Than You Think
About half of Americans snooze between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. These hours place us in the center of what scientists call the chronotype bell curve.
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What You Can Do To Lower Your Risk Of Dementia If You Have Type 2 Diabetes
Alzheimer's disease has been dubbed type 3 diabetes because of similarities between the molecular and cellular characteristics in both conditions.
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Study Reveals Coffee Drinkers May Have Better Outcomes With Prostate Cancer
Studies have shown that certain active compounds in coffee, such as flavonoids, caffeine, and polyphenols, possess anti-inflammatory properties.
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The Number Of Americans Living With Depression May Surprise You
While anyone can experience depression, the number of Americans living with it has significantly changed recently, especially in certain age groups.
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High-Risk Newborns Could Benefit From Leaving The Umbilical Cord Attached Longer
When a newborn baby is considered high risk, their umbilical cord usually gets cut quickly to administer aid. A new study suggests it may help to wait a bit.
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These Social Media 'Medicine Challenges' Can Have Dangerous Outcomes For Kids
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration recently warned parents of the latest social media trend involving cooking NyQuil medicine in chicken.
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Less People Say They Drink Alcohol Every Week Than You Might Think - Exclusive Survey
Health Digest conducted a survey and asked respondents how many alcoholic drinks they typically have in a week. The results may surprise you.
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Study Suggests CAR T-Cell Cancer Therapy Could Be A Game Changer For Lupus Patients
There is currently no cure for lupus, although a new study is providing hope for patients.
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The Latest Guidance On Who Should Get A Polio Vaccine
Recent detection of poliovirus in the Northeast has government officials urging those who are unvaccinated to receive their series of polio shots.
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Researchers Say This 30-Minute Tweak To Your Social Media Habit Can Boost Mental Health
A new longitudinal study found that even just slightly curbing our social media habits can have a positive impact on our physical and emotional well-being.
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This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Hum
Ever catch yourself humming your favorite tune? Turns out, you may be giving yourself a hefty dose of health benefits with each melodic inhale and exhale.
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Study Reveals The Power Of A Daily Multivitamin For Dementia Prevention
A new study reveals that taking a daily multivitamin may help prevent dementia in older people. Learn all about the study and its results.
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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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