Health

Working from home can be difficult for some, especially those who struggle with ADHD. Fortunately, there are ways to make it a better experience.

Emphysema is a disease that occurs in damaged lungs. But some researchers say patients are subject to racial medical referencing. Here's why that's problematic.

Our blood contains a variety of substances and serves as a biomarker for numerous health metrics. Here are the signs you should get a blood test.

Want to break up with your waxer? You may be thinking of getting laser hair removal. But before you do, here's everything you need to know.

Too much earwax in the ears can be detrimental to your body when left untreated. Earwax buildup can cause a chronic cough, hearing loss, pain, or itching.

Writer and behavioral scientist Gianna Biscontini sat down with Health Digest to discuss her new book, workplace burnout, and how to live an authentic life.

Many women use feminine hygiene wipes and washes. However, some gynecologists say that these wipes are unnecessary and can even be harmful.

Sports psychologist Dr. Jarrod Spencer discusses social media, fandom, mental health among elite athletes, and his new documentary "I'm Fine, (Not) Really."

It's easy to go overboard on caffeine when you're drowning in work. At some point, you begin to feel jittery, and your heart rate rises. What should you do?

Cortisone shots are injections that can help relieve pain and inflammation in specific areas of the body, but just how soon can you expect relief?

Generic drugs are cheaper, but we have all heard the old saying that you get what you pay for. Are generic drugs safe and effective? Here's what to know.

Whatever your reasons for not going to the doctor may be, once you've decided to go back, there are a few things you should keep in mind for an easy transition.

Graves' disease is an immune disorder that causes thyroid hormones to be produced in excessive amounts. Perhaps surprisingly, it has been linked to depression.

Feeling a lump in your breast is scary but there are steps you can take to determine whether or not the lump is cancerous. Among these steps is a breast biopsy.

While every human is wired to experience this fight or flight response, research has shown that it may manifest differently in men than it does in women.

With stress being the culprit behind so many migraines, stress management strategies such as yoga and meditation can be a useful weapon against migraines.

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a widely misunderstood condition that affects up to 1.5% of the population. Here is what you should know.

There are many things you can do to improve your longevity and quality of life. It turns out that cultivating healthy relationships may be among them.

While many associate tic disorders with a condition called Tourette's Syndrome, other conditions can cause tics as well. Here's what they are.

Research has shown that exposure to environmental toxins can affect reproductive health in those who are pregnant, as well as impact fetal development.

Telehealth is helping to close the racial gap in access to primary medical care, according to a new study published in Telemedicine Journal and e-Health.

Staying active can stave off everything from heart disease to type 2 diabetes. If you have heart problems, however, not all movement is created equal.

Research has been well underway over potential links between cases of severe COVID-19 and long-term mental health effects in those diagnosed.

Plaque psoriasis may be caused by the immune system growing skin cells too quickly. When this happens, it may result in red or dark raised skin patches.

Surprising new research has been released about why some long-term heavy smokers avoid developing lung cancer. Now scientists may know the reason why.

When you bite into one of Arby's signature sandwiches, you may notice it doesn't taste like the roast beef you buy in the grocery store. So, what's it made of?

Consumer genetic testing has rapidly become a popular way to assess health. You should know what a genetic test involves before choosing to get one.