Health - Health Digest

Agnes Erickson

The Real Reason Your Body Doesn't Digest Corn

After a hefty helping of corn, you may struggle to fully digest it. Finding corn in your stool can be alarming, but is generally nothing to be concerned over.

Erin Marie

Is It Normal To Bruise After Getting Blood Drawn?

Getting your blood drawn can be scary, but typically there's nothing to worry about. If you experience bruising at the puncture site, should you be concerned?

Erin Marie

What It Really Means When You Wake Up With Swollen Eyelids

Waking up with swollen eyelids is no fun. Crying contact lens irritation, light sensitivity, or a bug bite could be to blame. Or pink eye or a stye.

Ziba Redif

Everything You Should Know About Bulimia Nervosa

Much remains to be understood about the etiology and treatment of bulimia nervosa. Here's everything you should know about the illness.

Erin Marie

How Rare Are Conjoined Twins?

Conjoined twins are detected and evaluated in early pregnancy, through prenatal imaging tests like ultrasound and fetal echocardiogram. Just how rare are they?

Meredith Cooper

Warning Signs Of Blood Clots You Should Never Ignore

If you suspect you have a blood clot, seek medical help immediately. Here are some of the possible warning signs of blood clots you should never ignore.

woman's biceps before and after fat reduction

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Liposuction Versus CoolSculpting: Which Has Fewer Risks?

Liposuction and CoolSculpting are popular fat-removing options available to the public. But which of these has fewer safety risks?

Lisa Pawlak

Gum Disease Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

You probably know that oral hygiene is important, but what happens when your gums become diseased? Read on for everything you need to know.

Anne Taylor

Is It Possible To Get Your Period Twice A Month?

Here's whether or not you should be worried if your period comes more often than normal.

Anne Taylor

Does Biotin Actually Help Your Hair Grow?

Read this if you're thinking of taking a biotin supplement.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health At Work

Mental health has been at the forefront in recent years, particularly as the effects of the pandemic have changed so much about our lives, particularly work.

Allaya Cooks-Campbell

Why You Should Stop Going To The Bathroom 'Just In Case'

If you're going to the bathroom "just in case," you could actually be training your bladder to have to go more and more often.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

Fact Or Fiction: Shaving Makes Your Hair Grow Back Thicker

Is it fact or fiction that shaving causes your hair to grow back thicker?

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

Is Bakuchiol Really As Effective As Retinols In Improving Your Skin?

While retinols are effective, they are known to cause unpleasant side effects, which are sometimes enough to make people stop using them.

Ally Arcuri

Strange Ways Working A Desk Job Can Impact Your Health

You probably know that sitting at a desk eight hours a day isn't healthy, but your desk job may be hurting your body in surprising ways. Read on to learn more.

Sandy Masinter

Mistakes You're Making With Over-The-Counter Pain Relievers

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers fill grocery and drugstore shelves everywhere. What are some of the most frequent mistakes we make with them?

Anne Taylor

How Your Dental Health Relates To High Blood Pressure

Your teeth can make a difference in your blood pressure levels.

Anne Taylor

You Should Stop Taking Probiotic Supplements If This Happens To You

These signs mean that you should put the probiotics down.

Anne Taylor

Is Hair Loss Preventable?

Here's what you should know about preventing hair loss.

Brynna Standen

What Happens To Your Body When You Sleep Outside

Living so far removed from nature's cycles can take a toll on our physical and emotional health, but a couple of nights out in nature is a great way to reset.

Woman in sunglasses asleep against car window on road trip

Erin Marie

Can Traveling Make You Tired?

Why is it that we sometimes feel more exhausted after riding in a plane, train, or automobile, before we even arrive at our destination?

K. Cossey

Is It Safe To Take Lunesta Every Night To Sleep?

Lunesta is a prescription drug used to treat insomnia, a disorder that makes it hard to fall or stay asleep. Here is what you need to know before taking it.

K. Cossey

When You Take Too Much Sudafed, This Is What Happens

Blood vessels in the nasal cavity swell when you experience congestion. Sudafed works to shrink those blood vessels, allowing your sinuses to drain.

K. Cossey

What It Really Means When Your Stretch Marks Itch

Luckily, stretch marks aren't harmful to your health. They can, however, leave you with a few uncomfortable symptoms, such as itchiness -- but why?

Zrinka Peters

Does Tylenol Expire?

You may be hesitant to pop a Tylenol after seeing it's past its expiration date. But what these little printed numbers mean may surprise you.

Maria Faller

What Really Happens When You Take Children's Medicine As An Adult

If you have ever found yourself taking children's medicine, you are certainly not the first to have done that. What are the risks of doing so as an adult?

Ruth Clark

Can Fenugreek Help With Breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding can be challenging for some new moms. Fortunately, there are some herbal remedies that may help, including fenugreek. Here's how.