Health - Health Digest

Jeremy Brown

What Are The Most Important Ingredients In A Prenatal Vitamin?

Prenatal vitamins can be a great way to make sure you get enough nutrients during pregnancy. These are some of the important vitamins that should be included.

healthyNick

Can You Take DayQuil And Tylenol At The Same Time?

If you take Tylenol when you are in pain and you also use DayQuil while you are sick, you might wonder if it's safe to take both at the same time.

healthyNick

What Are Herbal Cigarettes And Are They Actually Better For You?

Opting for herbal cigarettes may sound like a healthier choice than traditional cigarettes. But health experts want you to reconsider.

Brie Schmidt

Is Your Favorite Energy Drink Damaging Your Heart?

Energy drinks are a go-to for many people daily. But are they bad for your heart? Here's what to know.

Amanda Vining

Perineum Pain In Men: What Does It Mean?

Discerning the cause of perineum pain can be formally assessed by a doctor, but there are ways you can be equipped with an awareness of potential causes.

Marica Laing

How Your Body Changes During The Early Weeks Of Pregnancy

The early weeks of pregnancy are also the most crucial. Here are all the changes you can expect during this period, what they mean, and how to navigate them.

Robin Rothstein

How To Remove A Tick Without Tweezers

Lyme disease can lead to serious consequences, so it's vital to remove ticks promptly and correctly. Here's how to do it if you don't have tweezers handy.

Joanna Marie

Perineum Pain In Women: What Does It Mean?

The perineum contains several nerve endings. Problems with the perineum, such as pain or injury, can be caused by various factors.

physical therapist working with a man's shoulder

Beth Bradford

What Could Be Causing Instability In Your Shoulders?

You might have shoulder instability if you feel pain in your shoulder or if you feel it's slipping out of place. Here's what might be causing it.

Amanda Vining

What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Lactulose?

Lactulose is a medication that is taken for constipation. While it is effective in producing stool that is easy to pass, there are some side effects.

Amanda Vining

How To Tell If Your Fever Is Caused By A Bacteria Or A Virus

When you have a fever, knowing the cause can guide you in how you treat it. Here's what you need to know to tell whether a bacteria or virus is causing a fever.

Joanna Marie

What Is D-Mannose And Can It Help With UTIs?

Urinary tract infections are usually treated with antibiotics. However, alternative treatments like D-mannose are now being considered by experts.

Joanna Marie

What It Means When Your Creatine Kinase Is Low

Creatine kinase (CK) is an enzyme in the body, found primarily in the muscles, heart, and brain. This is what it means when creatine kinase levels are low.

Erin Marie

Why Smelly Breath Can Become More Common As You Age

For many, a bout of bad breath may come on every now and again. As we get older, however, sour breath can become an ongoing problem for a number of reasons.

Erin Demmer

Is Huel Safe For Weight Loss?

Huel offers a variety of products, such as protein bars, ready-to-drink meals in a bottle, and powdered meals. Do these products help with weight loss?

Erin Demmer

What Happens To Your Body During A 'Medication Abortion'?

The most common method to end a pregnancy is abortion medication, but what is going on inside a woman's body when she takes this medication?

Beth Bradford

Can Seeing More Daylight Lead To Better Sleep?

A 15-minute walk can not only get your heart pumping and body moving in the morning, but the extra daylight can also help you sleep at night. Here's why.

Robin Rothstein

When You Should Seek Medical Attention For A Gallbladder Attack

Gallbladder issues are quite common in the U.S. But how do you know if you are having a gallbladder attack and should seek medical attention? We have answers.

Isabel Cohen

Why TikTok Users Are Advocating For Pain Medications During IUD Placements

Given the potentially painful nature of IUD insertion, some people have begun speaking out on TikTok, advocating for pain management during the procedure.

Amanda Vining

Can You Get An STD From Anal Sex?

Being aware of how to protect yourself and your sexual partners from STDs is key to ensuring that your risk is kept to a minimum. Can anal sex lead to STDs?

Joanna Marie

What Causes White Spots On Your Tonsils?

Despite the tonsils' role in immune support, they're also susceptible to various conditions which can cause white spots. Here's what you should know.

Amanda Vining

The First Thing You Should Do If You Touch Poison Ivy, Oak, Or Sumac

Coming in contact with poison ivy, oak, or sumac can be alarming. However, there is a crucial first step to take should you touch any of the three plants.

Erica Brooke Gordon

Adult-Onset ADHD: A Comprehensive Guide

Adult-onset ADHD is now considered a neurodevelopmental disorder. Here's a comprehensive guide to this complex and often misunderstood condition.

Joanna Marie

What's The Difference Between Gallstones And Kidney Stones

Two common types of stones include gallstones and kidney stones. While they are both types of stones, there are several differences between them.

Happy boy with bandaid on arm from vaccination

Ruth Clark

Do Vaccines Cause Autism?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a recommended immunization schedule for children from birth to 18 years, which is reviewed annually.

A woman scratching at her shoulder blade

A. Sooter

What It Means When Your Shoulders Itch

For some, itchy skin is something to contend with once in a while. However, reoccurring irritation, especially in the shoulders, may indicate something else.

A. Sooter

Can Your HVAC System Be Causing Sinus Problems?

The same systems that dry out our skin each winter while we try to stay warm may be causing sinus issues. Here's what you should look out for.