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Robin Zabiegalski

Tick Expert Dr. Thomas Mather Explains What To Do If You Get A Tick Bite - Exclusive

Dr. Thomas Mather explained how to perform a tick check, how to recognize a tick bite, and what to do if you discover you've been bitten by a tick.

Anne Taylor

What To Expect When Going To A Rheumatologist

Here's what you should know after being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.

Anne Taylor

Here's How Your Mental Health May Be Affecting Your Sleep

Your mental health may be impacting your sleep and your sleep may be impacting your mental health.

Niko Vercelletto

What To Expect When You Go For Allergy Shots

There are a number of natural remedies that might help with allergies. However, if these didn't work, you may want to look into allergy shots.

Robin Rothstein

Experts Reveal How To Keep Your Baby Safe While Sleeping With These Updated Guidelines

This is the first time since 2016 that the safe sleep guidelines for infants have been updated by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Here's what to know.

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Amanda Vining

Tourette's Syndrome Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Tourette's Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is disruptive to a person's daily life. Here's what you should know about the condition.

Anne Taylor

What Are The Risks Of Getting A Tonsillectomy As An Adult?

Here's what you need to know about getting your tonsils removed as an adult.

Ruth Clark

These Are The Top Health Benefits Of Owning A Fur Baby

New research from the American Heart Association shows that not only can owning a pet bring us happiness, but it can bring us health, too. Here's what to know.

Beth Bradford

What You Need To Know About Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' In Drinking Water

The government is becoming more proactive about contaminants in our drinking water. Here's where we stand on gaining protection and what's at risk.

Zrinka Peters

The Truth About What's Really In The Flu Shot

Although the flu shot has been around for decades, you might wonder what's actually in that flu shot that you've been getting every year, after all.

Parmesan cheese with board and knife on black wooden table

Ruth Clark

Medications That Could Have Negative Interactions With Foods High In Tyramine

If we don't have enough monoamine oxidase to process tyramine in the body, it can result in high levels, which may create serious side effects.

Erin Demmer

What To Know About Antidepressant Withdrawal

If you or a loved one is battling depression and its symptoms, it is important to remember that you are never alone and there is help available.

Robin Zabiegalski

Tick Expert Dr. Thomas Mather On How To Prevent Tick Bites And What To Do If You Get Bit - Exclusive Interview

Dr. Thomas Mather sat down with HealthDigest to discuss tick bites and the correct steps to take if you find yourself with a bite.

Robin Zabiegalski

Musician Jacob Sartorius Reveals How He Manages His Anxiety And Depression Naturally - Exclusive

Musician and filmmaker Jacob Sartorius opened up about the technique that helps manage his anxiety and depression without using prescription medications.

K. Cossey

How To Read An Eyeglass Prescription

If you're having vision problems, your eye doctor will likely prescribe corrective eyewear. But reading an eyeglass prescription can be tough and confusing.

Erin Marie

How To Safely Remove A Tick

While you might think tick removal is as easy as ripping the parasite from the body like a bandaid, it's important to know how to remove one properly.

tooth powder, toothpaste and toothbrushes

K. Cossey

What's The Difference Between Tooth Powder And Toothpaste?

When it's time to brush those pearly whites, most people likely reach for a tube of toothpaste, but many people also use tooth powder. What's the difference?

Isabel Cohen

How Flying Can Increase Your Risk For Blood Clots

Hopping on a plane can be exciting, but traveling does take a huge toll on your body. Trips lasting longer than four hours can lead to serious medical issues.

Erin Marie

How The Sun Can Affect People With Lupus

Genes, infection, and medications can prompt lupus symptoms, but what may be lesser-known is that even sunlight can have an effect on those with lupus.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Why Does Rain Make You Fall Asleep Faster?

Rain limits outdoor activities, making sleep a preferred activity of choice. However, the drizzly weather is proven to be more than just a natural lullaby.

Ruth Clark

Is The #WhatIEatInADay Trend On TikTok Really Healthy?

While TikTok trends seem to come and go, one that's remained pretty popular is #WhatIEatInADay. Is this trend helpful or can it, in fact, be harmful?

Sabika Hassan

How Borderline Personality Disorder Is Linked To Anger

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental condition that affects a person's ability to control their emotions. Does this include anger?

Jorie Mark

Your Body Isn't The Same After Age 40. Here's Why

When you turn 40, you won't wake up a completely different person overnight, but there are a number of physical changes you can expect over the next decade.

Denise Porretto

Is Second Puberty Real?

Though it's not a medical term, "second puberty" is slang describing the changes our bodies go through in our 20s through 40s. Here's what you need to know.

Nancy Schimelpfening

Accidental Melatonin Poisoning In Kids Has Risen At A Startling Rate. Here's How To Prevent It

New statistics from the CDC indicate there has been a startling rise in melatonin poisonings in children. Over the past decade, the number has surged by 530%.

Agnes Erickson

When Your Baby Starts Teething, This Is What's Really Happening

Teething can be an uncomfortable process for your new little one. What's happening, and what are the signs? Read on to learn more.

Catherine Caruso

What It Really Means When Your Baby Is Gassy

Since babies' digestive systems are new and immature, passing gas isn't always easy. Here is what it means if your baby happens to have gas.