Health

Gabbi Cunningham knows about the struggles that come with her level. She spoke to Health Digest about competing in the Olympics and working on mental health.

If we think of our body like a house, our skeleton serves as the foundation on which the rest of the house is built. What would we do without it?

Researchers may have found a biomarker linked to an infant's risk of SIDS. However, study limitations may exist, and there are steps you can take on your own.

If you're fighting off an infection that has taken up an unwelcome residence in your body, is it the infection itself or the antibiotics making you so tired?

Hyaluronic is a seemingly ubiquitous term these days dominating the skin care scene. But did you know they come in supplement form as well?

With five ALS treatment drugs currently authorized by the FDA, a recently approved drug known as Radicava ORS is expected to make treatment more accessible.

Kombucha is a popular drink in many health circles today. But it may not be for everyone, and it's helpful to know the potential interactions and side effects.

Your hydrogen peroxide may have expired without you even knowing. Is it safe to use it anyway?

Acting as a neurotransmitter, adrenaline sends chemical messages throughout your central nervous system. Here are some of its effects on the human body.

Being a human these days is tough. If you struggle with feelings of stress, depression, and anxiety, it might be time to take up a journal-keeping habit.

Imatinib is a medication that hinders the spread of cancer, and now it could be useful in the fight against COVID-19 as well.

Science tells us that the sun's rays do some amazing things to our bodies. Here are some of the positive and negative effects of sunlight exposure.

Stitches are generally not required for mild surface injuries, such as scrapes, but are intended for deeper wounds that may excessively bleed or open.

You may have heard of beta-blockers for helping with hypertension. But they can also help prevent this common painful type of headache as well.

There are different types of aphasia, depending on the particular area of the brain that's affected. Their symptoms and effects may vary from person to person.

Fermented foods are a hot trend, but other than tasting delicious, what do they do for your body? Read on for everything you need to know.

Millions of people have pes planus, or flat feet, in which the center of their foot touches the ground where there would normally be an arch.

While questions are starting to surface as to whether or not we need to begin masking again, a new study sheds light on mask-type efficacy.

When mucus isn't in the nasal passages, it leaves your nose at risk of developing infections, swelling, and nosebleeds. Here is how to treat these symptoms.

Fear and anxiety are uncomfortable physical and mental states of being. There are subtle differences between them and they're not caused by the same thing.

Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of blindness. Here's everything you need to know about glaucoma, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Experts suggest we're not completely past COVID-19 yet and there are ways to mitigate its spread if a loved one comes down with it.

Getting less than six hours of sleep per night for an extended amount of time might shorten your life and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Dr. Jarrod Spencer is a sports psychologist who is passionate about raising awareness for athletes' mental health. Here's why.

Some studies have shown that it may be effective to take a combination of both melatonin and magnesium at once to improve sleep quality.

The FDA granted emergency use authorization for a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

Sleep apnea involves having periods during sleep where you either stop breathing or you are not breathing well enough to get sufficient oxygen.