Health

E. coli infection accounts for around 73,000 illnesses in the U.S. each year. How does this illness-causing bacteria spread, and how can you prevent infection?

Between work schedules, household demands, and life stress, finding enough time each day to rest can seem like an impossible task. Meditation may prove helpful.

There are some foods or diet programs that help alleviate symptoms for people who experience depression, according to experts.

There have been challenges when trying to make a safe environment for students and faculty alike, including how much distance is necessary between desks.

Tendon injuries can be painful and even debilitating. All the same, they're very common. See how the worst treatment for a tendon injury might surprise you.

WeezyWTF knows that sexual and mental health are directly linked. She told Health Digest how the two are inseparable.

Melatonin is a hormone that helps us go to sleep. If we're battling insomnia or jet-lagged, a melatonin supplement can help. Though it comes with side effects.

The science behind vitamins largely shows that supplements may be good for some, but are not a substitute for getting proper nutrition from food and diet.

While royal jelly has become a health-trend buzzword, there may be some evidence to back the claims. But is it enough to justify the hype?

Model and fashion designer Catie Li discussed size-inclusivity in the fashion industry, body image, changing her relationship with food and fitness, and more.

While having a heart rate that's too high isn't healthy, neither is having one that's too low. Learn more about when to worry if your heart rate is low.

Electrolyte water is infused with essential minerals, like sodium, calcium, potassium, and magnesium, that are vital to many of your body's important functions.

When anxiety hits, it hits hard. Read on to find out what happens to your body during an anxiety attack.

Here we break down the different kinds of freckles, when you're likely to get them, and why. And if you love freckles, but don't have them, we have a solution.

If you have a seafood allergy, you might think that avoiding fish is enough. Read on to discover the surprising sources of hidden seafood allergens.

In ancient Ayurveda, there are three constitution types, or doshas. Find out more about them and their attributes, and which one you might be.

Celebrity nutritionist and anti-aging expert Oz Garcia discussed his experience with long COVID and his advice for others who are seeing COVID after-effects.

A bloated stomach can be a symptom of food intolerance, constipation, or PMS. But can stomach bloat also be caused by a vitamin D deficiency? Let's find out.

Olive oil may cut down on excessive sweating, by supporting digestive function and calming the nervous system.

Exploring the worst injuries to happen during the Olympics isn't for the faint of heart. But if you can't help but be curious, much like us, read on.

Fewer than 1 in 10 people per year manage to quit smoking. But engaging in physical exercise might offer more positive results when quitting the habit.

A cough is no fun, especially when it's accompanied by illness. You have probably heard of dry and wet coughs, but what is the difference between the two?

When working out in the comfort of your own home, you might assume that wearing shoes — like wearing a shirt or pants when no one is around — is optional.

Swimming is to summer like jelly is to peanut butter. When it comes to summer routines, it's important that post- and pre-swimming hygiene never be neglected.

For all the pep coffee gives us in the moments we need it most, it may be doing the exact opposite when we want to spend quality time with someone special.

Onions give food a flavor that always leaves us wanting more. However, the downside to eating onions is that they can impact your journey towards weight loss.

Pollutants are monitored by the Air Quality Index, which calculates the air quality of a region. What does it mean when air quality is considered hazardous?