Health

If you're thinking about receiving the Pfizer vaccine, you may have questions regarding how long it actually takes to start working. Here's what to know.

Some symptoms of chickenpox and monkeypox can appear similar, but there are distinguishing factors. Here's how to tell the difference between the two.

With so many Americans having lost loved ones as a result of the COVID pandemic, would a national memorial day help in processing this grief?

High blood pressure is a condition in which the force of the blood pumped throughout your arteries is too strong. Can this cause fatigue? Here's what to know.

Blood clots can develop anywhere, even in your stool. In this case, it's best to get it checked out at once because it can have something to do with your colon.

Peanut allergies are one of the most common allergies among children. Therefore, many wonder if eating peanuts during pregnancy can prevent its development.

Smoke from fire — whether from an appliance, building fire, or wildfire — can impact your health. Here's everything you need to know about smoke inhalation.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its COVID-19 recommendations. Here is everything you need to know about the new COVID-19 guidelines.

Nausea during the day is bad enough, but at night it can be a real pest. There are a few things to consider if you continue to experience nausea at night.

Organ donation saves countless lives by providing vital organs to patients on transplant lists — but how exactly does it work? Here's what to know.

Proffee is a new health trend on TikTok that involves drinking a blend of protein and coffee. However, there are some drawbacks to the new creation.

A common diabetes drug is shown to contain carcinogens. However, it seems like it may be worse to stop taking your medication, even with traces of carcinogen.

With climate change affecting many aspects of the world — including temperature — it's no surprise that the extreme heat is making people cranky.

Bulimia is more common in girls and women, but boys and men experience it too, and often go undiagnosed or undertreated and misunderstood. Here's what to know.

Anne Heche suffered from a severe anoxic brain injury following a car accident on August 5. Keep in mind, the body is affected based on a variety of factors.

Erin Welsh and Erin Updyke of "This Podcast Will Kill You" told Health Digest what to look out for regarding monkeypox, misinformation, and more.

Even though the pressure inside an airplane cabin is adjusted to prevent altitude sickness, it's still the equivalent of being at 6,000-8,000 feet.

Paying attention to portion size is vital when eating yogurt. Excessive consumption of yogurt will add more fat and calories to your diet.

For most people, getting the flu means a few days of feeling sick. However, in 2021, certain states showed more deaths from influenza and pneumonia.

High blood pressure is dangerous because it doesn't have what experts would consider specific symptoms. Here are some signs worth paying attention to.

We all love our fur babies and want to spend as much time as we can with them, and now there may be a reason to spend even more time playing with your dogs.

Diabetes can increase your risk of developing many other health conditions, including anemia.

Most people are concerned about getting too much sodium in their diets, but not getting enough sodium can also cause health issues.

You may know that nicotine patches can help you stop smoking, but that's not all they're good for. Discover how they may help reduce alcohol consumption, too.

Actress and writer Mindy Kaling recently opened up about how the death of her mother affected her life and work.

Silencia Cox of Motherlove wants you to know that you're not alone. She told Health Digest about how breastfeeding mothers can seek the help they need.

Despite being often mixed up, food allergies and food intolerances are two very different things. Here's everything you need to know about nut allergies.