Health

A serious skin condition, known as trench foot, can result from prolonged exposure to moisture and can alter the appearance of the skin on our feet.

A splinter — sometimes known as a sliver depending on the material of the object — can be wood, metal, glass, pencil lead, or another foreign object.

Endometriosis usually affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and tissue lining the pelvis, although the tissue can also be found outside of the pelvic cavity.

Catie Li may be a successful plus-size model and designer, but she has still had insecurities about her body. She revealed how she faced body image issues.

Monkeypox remains a growing concern globally. If you suspect you've contracted the virus, there are steps you can take to get treated and stay healthy.

If you have chest pain, you might feel pressure on the upper abdominal region, along with a sensation of inflammation or fullness.

Children are commonly diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. Fortunately, the FDA has extended the use of an effective medication for use in young kids.

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that can cause life-threatening complications. Here's everything you need to know about the disorder.

Although both are caused by problems in the thyroid and have many similar symptoms, thyroid eye disease (TED) and Graves' disease are quite different.

When bleaching products are applied to hair, a chemical reaction occurs within the hair's pigment, otherwise known as melanin. The end result is lighter hair.

Dr. Annette Giangiacomo discussed her work with Orbis' Flying Eye Hospital and shared how they bring care and training to communities around the world.

Knowing the signs that can indicate pregnancy, even in very early days, can help determine whether or not you need to take a pregnancy test.

With dozens of monkeypox cases now documented in the United States, there is growing concern about how it can be transmitted. Is it airborne?

You are doing all the things you're supposed to do like cleansing and moisturizing, so why won't your pimples just go away and never return?

Even if you use moisturizer every day, you may be forgetting to put it on these spots.

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it plans to rename monkeypox due to concerns that the name is stigmatizing. Here is what you should know.

Moles aren't the only bumps you may discover on your scalp. Birthmarks, freckles, skin tags, and lipomas are also commonly found on the scalp and neck skin.

Paxlovid is now available to treat COVID infections, but what should you know about it? Dr. Michael Blaivas spoke to Health Digest with the important details.

Summer might mean spending more time outside, but high temperatures and humidity can sneak up on you. In fact, heatwaves are becoming more prevalent.

Whether using at-home kits or scheduling an appointment at your local salon, hair botox and keratin treatments are two modern treatments for rejuvenating hair.

It's not just baby formula that's in scarce supply in stores across the country. As it turns out, the U.S. is also experiencing a nationwide tampon shortage.

Dr. Henry Mahncke discussed how becoming a father affects the brain and the body, how parents' interactions with a child shape each of them, and more.

Morbidity and mortality are two terms that are very frequently used in the area of epidemiology. Here is what they mean, and how they are used.

Approximately 1% to 5% of the general population struggles to visualize scenes, objects, or people in their minds using their imagination.

You may be surprised to learn there are healthy foods that can spike your blood sugar. If eaten too often, it can wreak havoc on your health.

Plus-size model Catie Li learned a lot about food and fitness after trying to use both for weight loss when she was younger. This is why she changed her habits.

People with prediabetes are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but the good news is they can reverse the condition with lifestyle changes such as exercise.