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A team of100 scientists has made history by completing the human genome, allowing a pathway to investigating the role DNA variations play in disease.

Vaccine hesitancy has persisted since the start of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Here's why empathy may help achieve higher vaccination rates.

When asked for her thoughts on meditation, accomplished actress and activist Gabriella Wright exclaimed, "I love absolutely everything about meditation."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently released startling new research regarding how COVID-19 impacted teen students' mental health.

Will Smith shocked viewers at the 2022 Oscars when assaulting Chris Rock onstage during the ceremony. Experts say any attempts of justification are concerning.

Health experts are having an increasingly difficult time trying to track BA.2 numbers. But here are some ways they're overcoming the challenge.

With the news of actor Bruce Willis' aphasia diagnosis, you may be wondering what's the difference between aphasia and dementia. Here's what you need to know.

Experts are growing increasingly concerned about the amount of pollution we breathe and they reveal startling statistics regarding air quality and our health.

Sunless tanning may seem like a healthier option than sunbathing, but experts warn that some sunless tanning ingredients carry adverse health risks.

New data released by the CDC encourages a different COVID-19 booster brand for those who had originally received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Many Americans admit they've picked up some unhealthy habits since the pandemic started. Here are some ways health experts recommend breaking them.

Tom Parker, 33 and the former singer for the band The Wanted, died Wednesday after battling an inoperable tumor since 2020.

More and more parents are alarmed that Omicron seems to be impacting children under the age of 5 more than Delta. But is there a true cause for concern?

Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting due to a health complication called aphasia. Here's everything we know so far.

Matt Lanter recently had emergency surgery for this health issue.

A new study reveals fatty fruits are good for the heart. Here's which fruits the researchers focused on and the serving sizes.

The deaf community is elated by the Oscar-winning film, "CODA." CODA is an acronym for Children of Deaf Adults and is helping raise awareness.

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Dr. Shepherd discussed why this crisis exists and how the health care system needs to do better for Black women.

As a second round of booster shots become available for those over 50, you may wonder if you should get one. Here's what health experts want you to know.

Scientists are developing technological devices to mirror the likeness and behaviors of various bugs, so are robotic bugs the way of medical technology future?

Although tobacco use is still happening in the U.S., the numbers may surprise you. Here's what the latest statistics reveal as of 2020.

A new study reveals an alarming way a common diabetes medication is affecting male fertility and their offspring. Here's what the data showed.

Jergens recently issued a recall that may include the bottle you have at home. Here's how to check if yours has been recalled and what to do next.

Since her MS diagnosis, Rachel Miner has begun advocating for herself and other people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Here's how.

Eszylfie Taylor, already an accomplished athlete and businessman, decided to also add instructing yoga classes to his powerful wellness arsenal.

These chemicals are nicknamed "forever chemicals."

Best known for his starring role on "90210," actor Matt Lanter remains hospitalized after having undergone emergency surgery this past Thursday, March 24.