How COVID-19 Could Reactivate Dormant Viruses
A 2022 study found that COVID-19 can actually cause viruses to reactivate inside the body, including ones with fatigue symptoms. Here's what you need to know.
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Is Burning Pain In Your Breast A Sign Of Breast Cancer?
If you are experiencing any changes in your breasts or have concerns, it is important to speak with a doctor. Learn if pain can be a symptom of breast cancer.
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Understanding The Different Types Of Urinary Catheters
If you need to use a urinary catheter, it's important to talk to your healthcare provider about the potential risks and follow their instructions carefully.
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How To Tell If You Have Hypochondria
It's no surprise that getting sick has become a source of anxiety. But a small percentage of the population lives with a constant worry about becoming ill.
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Why You May Want To Think Twice Before Taking Antihistamines With This Medication
Allergy sufferers often reach for an antihistamine for relief. But if you're currently taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), this could be dangerous.
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What Can Cause A Swollen Lymph Node In The Armpit?
Lymph nodes are a vital part of the immune system. If you have swollen lymph nodes in the armpit area, there may be various causes. Here's what you should know.
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Why So Few Cancers Are Caught By Routine Screenings
The U.S. sees more incidences of cancer than any other country. But only 14% of cancer diagnoses are reached through screening. An expert weighs in on why.
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Can Staying Hydrated Reduce The Risk Of Chronic Diseases And Early Death?
A 25-year study set out to determine whether proper hydration can lead to better health outcomes as we age. Here's what to know.
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What You Need To Know About The Latest Fast-Spreading COVID Variant
Here's the latest information about the newest covid variant to make its waves across the nation: XBB.1.5.
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The Drink Most People Prefer To Help Them Sleep - Exclusive Survey
If you don't sleep enough, you may have considered reaching for a nightly beverage to help. Here's what our readers are drinking to catch more z's.
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What To Know About Damar Hamlin's Critical Status After Cardiac Arrest
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is still in critical condition after cardiac arrest during Monday night's football game. Here's what to know.
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What Is ARFID? Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Explained
Are you a picky eater? ARFID may actually be at play. With the condition being a relatively recent diagnosis, it's a must to understand what we know about it.
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Why Do Some Patients Need To Be Intubated?
Intubation is the process of inserting a tube into a patient's airway to help them breathe. Learn more about the procedure and why someone may need it.
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Can You Take DayQuil And Ibuprofen At The Same Time?
Different OTC medications target different symptoms. Ibuprofen and DayQuil are popular choices for cold and flu symptoms, but is it safe to take them together?
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Why You Should Never Share Nail Clippers
Sharing certain everyday items with a friend, roommate, or partner may seem harmless enough, but science tells us nail clippers shouldn't be one of these items.
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Is It Possible To Have Eczema And Psoriasis At The Same Time?
Eczema and psoriasis are conditions that share similar symptoms. The question is, can skin be afflicted by more than one of these conditions at the same time?
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Why You Should Never Take Out An IUD Yourself
The IUD removal process seems so easy, you may consider doing it yourself at home. However, trying to remove your device on your own may do more harm than good.
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What's People's Go-To Remedy For A Sore Throat?- Health Digest Survey
When cold and flu season hits, sore throats are a common occurrence. Health Digest readers said these are some of their go-to sore throat remedies.
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Can An Illness Really Be 'All In Your Head'?
Can illness really be all in your head? Or is your mind powerful enough to create physical issues that could fool not only doctors but even yourself?
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Mistakes You Didn't Realize You Are Making With Your Ears
It might surprise you to learn how easy it is to make mistakes that could compromise your ear health or hearing ability. Here are a few of the most common ones.
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Your Body Odor May Be A Sign Of Hormonal Changes
Body odor is typically caused by the breakdown of sweat by bacteria on the skin, which causes a distinct odor. However, hormonal changes play a role too.
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Chalazion Versus Stye: What's The Difference?
To distinguish between a chalazion and a stye, it is important to pay attention to the characteristics of the bump, including its level of discomfort.
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Why Are Our Bodies Asymmetrical?
Have you ever noticed that one eye looks slightly different from the other? Or that one leg is a tad longer? Here's why our bodies are asymmetrical.
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Can You Be Treated For Hypochondria?
Individuals with hypochondria fear illness to an extreme degree, believing wholeheartedly they are sick when they aren't. But can hypochondria be treated?
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How To Cope With Trypophobia
Trypophobia is a condition characterized by fear or discomfort with patterns or clusters of small holes. If you have trypophobia these things can help.
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Why You May Have Allergic Contact Dermatitis In Your Armpits
Contact dermatitis is a type of skin irritation that occurs when the skin comes into contact with an allergen. Here's why it might happen in your armpits.
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Signs You May Have Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Posterior tibial tendonitis is caused by the inflammation of the posterior tibial tendon. These are the signs you might have posterior tibial tendonitis.
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