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Joanna Marie

How Many Types Of UTIs Are There?

While many people may know what a urinary tract infection (UTI) is, perhaps not everyone is aware of how many different types of UTIs there are.

Isabel Cohen

What Is Birch Water And Is It Good For You?

Birch water can provide a whole range of benefits, even without being directly ingested. Either way, some may even prefer it over other natural drinks.

DMX's son Exodus looks on at mural of DMX

Ruth Clark

DMX's Fiancée Opens Up About Their Son's Chronic Kidney Disease

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.

Lauren Cahn

You're Drinking Too Much Soda If This Happens To You

How can you know if you're drinking too much soda? If any of these things happen to you, it's a pretty good indication that you should slow down and cut back.

Robin Rothstein

How Thyroid Dysfunction May Lead To Diabetes

If your doctor diagnoses you with a thyroid condition, you are not alone. At least 12% of Americans will develop thyroid dysfunction in their lifetime.

healthyNick

3 Foods That Can Help Prevent Prostate Cancer, According To An Oncologist

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.

Erin Marie

Infectious Disease Expert Weighs In On Whether A Polio Epidemic Can Happen Again

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.

Erin Marie

Eli Lilly Becomes First Pharmaceutical Company To Cap Insulin Prices For Those On Private Insurance

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.

Teacher with face mask welcoming children back at school

Nicole LaMarco

How Quickly Are COVID-19 Cases Increasing Among Children?

Due in large part to the spread of the delta variant, COVID-19 cases are increasing in children -- and they are increasingly quickly.

Ally Arcuri

Everything To Know About How COVID-19 Can Affect Children

Here's everything you need to know about how COVID-19 can affect children – and how you and your family can remain protected.

Kimberly Smith

Can COVID-19 Symptoms Recur After Taking Paxlovid?

Paxlovid, a drug developed by Pfizer, has emergency use authorization for some patients with COVID-19. But some are reporting a recurrence of the virus.

Jenna Demmer

What's It Like To Get COVID-19 When You're Vaccinated?

If you are vaccinated and get a breakthrough COVID-19 infection, your symptoms are likely to be milder and last fewer days.

Erin Marie

Everything We Know About Hailey Bieber's Mini-Stroke

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.

Karen Johanson

This New Tool Shows How Well COVID-19 Tests Perform Against Variants

One of the newest tools being used to combat new variants of COVID-19 is the result of work by PATH to test the ability of COVID-19 tests to detect variants.

Lauren Cahn

What You Should And Shouldn't Do After You Get The COVID-19 Vaccine

As we push forward toward the light at the end of the tunnel in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's worth considering what it really means to be vaccinated.

woman with hands on stomach suffering from acid reflux

Robert Iafelice

Omeprazole Explained: Usage, Doses, And Side Effects

Omeprazole is a drug commonly used to treat acid reflux and related conditions. Here's what you should know about its uses, dosage, and side effects.

woman holds a pack of birth control pills

Brynna Standen

Long-Term Birth Control: Are There Any Risks To Prolonged Use?

While birth control is generally considered safe for most women, many still remain skeptical about the potential health risks, especially when used for a while.

Brynna Standen

Is It Safe To Put Neosporin In Your Nose?

When you have a cut, you might reach for Neosporin to keep the wound moisturized and the bacteria away. But can you do the same when the cut's inside your nose?

Beth Bradford

FDA Advisers Back Pfizer RSV Vaccine For Seniors Despite Key Concerns

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

Erin Marie

Common Causes Of Stiff Knees After Sitting

Our knee joint is one of the joints in our body, most primed for mobility. But it is also among those most prone to stiffness. Here's what to look out for.

Ruth Clark

Is It Safe To Undergo Chemotherapy When Pregnant?

Cancer treatments like chemotherapy may seem impossible to undergo while pregnant, but if done at the correct time, it may still be a safe treatment.

Felicia Lee

Real Housewife Jackie Goldschneider On Her Recovery From Disordered Eating - Exclusive Interview

Jackie Goldschneider discussed her recovery from disordered eating and her decision to limit her time on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey."

Amanda Vining

What Is Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy?

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is becoming more popular for treating some of the most pervasive mental health conditions. Here's how it works.

healthyNick

What Does It Mean If You Have Wet Brain?

While some may not be aware of what wet brain is, it's crucial to be aware of it since it's leading cause is brought on by a well-known disease.

Joanna Marie

Can You Spread Cellulitis To Other People?

Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that may appear anywhere on the body. Therefore, some may be curious to know if it's actually contagious.

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Why Your Blurry Vision Might Be More Serious Than You Think

You may think blurry vision is no big deal. But if your vision suddenly gets blurry, or prescription lenses don't correct your poor eyesight, pay attention.

Kimberly Smith

You May Not Know About Evusheld For COVID, But Health Experts Want You To

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.