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Wearing a face mask when you're in a crowd is a no-brainer, but what if you're able to distance by 6 feet? Masking is still important even then: Here's why.

New research suggests the keto diet may actually be able to help those with multiple sclerosis. Here's how the diet is impacting those with the disease.

In an exclusive interview, Health Digest spoke with Dr. Melinda Elliott, a neonatologist, who shared the dos and don'ts for friends and family of NICU parents.

Actor Anne Heche, star of "Donnie Brasco," "Wag the Dog," and "Six Days, Seven Nights," died on Friday after a serious car crash on August 5.

Desiree Lindstrom, fiancée of late rapper DMX, is spreading awareness about their son's chronic kidney disease. Here's what to know about the condition.

In an exclusive interview, Health Digest spoke with Dr. J. Ben Wilkinson, an oncologist, about steps you can take to reduce your risk of prostate cancer.

After the COVID-19 and mpox outbreaks, you may have questions about other pandemics. Health Digest spoke with Dr. Park to ask if a polio epidemic could happen.

Good news is on the horizon for those who take insulin as pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly plans to lower costs for this potentially life-saving medication.

Hailey Bieber opens up about her recent health scare and mini-stroke. While uncommon in younger patients, doctors want everyone to know the warning signs.

An FDA panel recently voted in favor of Pfizer's RSV vaccine despite some concerning health issues that arose during clinical trials.

According to a 2023 study in Nature Medicine, certain artificial sweeteners, particularly erythritol, might increase your risk of blood clots.

There's a good chance that you've heard about some COVID-19 medications, but it's less likely that you have heard about Evusheld. It's time for that to change.

Those who have pacemakers may want to reconsider using a smartwatch, according to a new study. Here's how they may interfere with pacemakers.

Restricting abortion makes more people interested in birth control. Here's how teen birth control trends have changed since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

A recent study might offer hope for a future cure for HIV. Here's what you should know about the case study and what it means for people with HIV.

The FDA has made considerable movements to address the shortage of baby formula. But recalls are persisting, including a recent FDA recall for another formula.

Your COVID-19 vaccine card helps you remember which vaccine you received, the date you received it, and where you received it. But don't go posting it online.

The actress and producer decided to stay quiet while she was in the thick of recovery and diagnosis, which occurred early on in the pandemic.

On "Saturday Night Live," Elon Musk revealed he has Asperger's. Here's everything you need to know.

The CDC has updated quarantine guidelines for when someone has been fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech.

According to legal documents, Tom Girardi, former attorney and ex-husband of RHOBH star Erika Jayne, has been diagnosed with a serious illness.

Luke Perry died suddenly at the age of 52. Although the condition that caused his death is sometimes preventable, it's important to know the symptoms.

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Dr. Shah reveals the best skin care routines and the trends you should definitely ignore.

The CDC released new guidance for people who have completed their course of the COVID-19 vaccine. Here's what to know.

A new study found that just 20 minutes of physical activity each day can decrease your risk of hospitalization for a number of diseases.

Tim McCarver, the All-Star catcher and famous broadcaster, has died at the age of 81.

In a statement published on Thursday, February 16, Bruce Willis' family announced that his diagnosis of aphasia has progressed to frontotemporal dementia (FTD).