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The colonoscopy procedure allows a healthcare provider uses a long, flexible tube called a colonoscope to examine the inside of the large intestine.

Poison ivy is a common plant found in North America that can cause a rash when it comes into contact with the skin. The rash is caused by urushiol.

If you've ever had an eyelash stuck in your eye, you know how painful it can be. Here's the safest way to remove that unwelcome eyelash once and for all.

A mild case of COVID-19 may not seem too bad once you're better. However, experts looked into how a mild case of the virus could lead to Long COVID.

For twilight sedation, a doctor administers a safe local anesthetic medication to block out pain from a targeted area and a sedative to help the patient relax.

Weight loss scams have been around for about as long as humanity's desire to lose weight. Here's a list of some of the biggest weight loss scams of all time.

You've likely heard of poison ivy, but you may not know its rash-inducing friend, poison sumac. Here's how you can identify and treat a poison sumac reaction.

Life is much more stressful when your child has a peanut allergy. A recent clinical trial, however, is showing promise in desensitizing allergic reactions.

It feels incredibly stressful when you're child has a fever, especially so if the fever isn't letting up. Here's what to do when that happens.

It's natural for us to want to smell good and we often achieve this with perfumes. One area to avoid spritzing, however, is your underarms. Here's why.

Social media has various hacks people promote to reduce anxiety, like the trend of icing your chest. Does it work?

The bivalent booster has been available for months now. But you may wonder about its efficacy. Here's the latest research.

Ativan, a benzodiazepine used to treat short-term anxiety, is considered a habit-forming drug. But quitting cold turkey is highly dangerous. Here's why.

People around the globe are shocked and saddened by the swift passing of Jeff Beck. Here's what to know.

Although America has one of the safest public drinking water systems globally, tap water is not intended for use in everything, like filling up medical devices.

Let's explore what makes Claritin effective and dependable, and how best to use it to get maximum positive effects and minimal-to-no negative effects.

At the age of 98, renowned stage, television, and film star Carole Cook has died. Recently, details regarding the cause of her death were given.

While breast cancer treatment can induce anxiety and fear, there may be some good news for women hoping to become pregnant after long-term therapy treatment.

A growing body of research supports a variety of possible health benefits related to therapeutic illicit drug use, despite its risks. Here are a few examples.

UTIs are relatively common during pregnancy. Left untreated, these infections can cause serious complications for both the mother and the baby.

If you've had a massage, you were probably encouraged to drink plenty of water after your session. But why is staying hydrated so important after a rubdown?

If you are getting surgery, one thing to consider is when the procedure will take place. Here's why winter might be a good time of year to get surgery.

LASIK eye surgery is helpful if your vision isn't great but you no longer want to wear glasses or contact lenses. But how long do LASIK results last?

When constipation hits, relief can't come fast enough. While you can use laxatives to get things moving, what about a natural option like apple cider vinegar?

The government has been sending households free COVID-19 home test kits but recently, there has been confusion regarding the reliability of some of these tests.

Flossing is a task that can easily be overlooked. However, to find out how often people really floss, we conducted an exclusive Health Digest survey.

Although much of the U.S. population is vaccinated against mumps, outbreaks still occur. Here's why health experts think this might be happening.