Health - Health Digest

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Can A Pinched Nerve Cause Headaches?

A pinched nerve is quite painful and can happen in many areas throughout the body. But can a pinched nerve in any area cause headaches?

Doctor holding stethoscope to a plastic kidney

Erin Marie

How Rare Is It To Be Born With One Kidney?

We're normally born with two kidneys to rid our bodies of waste, excess fluid, and acid. But how rare is it to be born with one kidney?

Person scratching their red inflamed armpit

Erin Marie

What Does It Mean If You Have Inverse Psoriasis?

Inverse psoriasis is different than its cousin, plaque psoriasis, but here's what it means if you have it and how to treat the skin condition.

Kimberly Smith

What It Really Means When Your Palms Itch

Itchy palms can be more than a fleeting annoyance. If your itchiness doesn't subside, it could be caused by one of these several factors.

Meredith Cooper

Everything You Wanted To Know About Insulin

Insulin has remained an essential treatment of diabetes. However, that doesn't mean there's nothing new to say about it-- or for that matter, diabetes itself.

Zrinka Peters

You Should Stop Blow Drying Your Hair If This Happens To You

Hairdryers are a wildly popular beauty tool that can speed up a morning routine. But are they doing more damage to our hair than we think?

Erin Marie

This Simple Snack Can Prevent The Afternoon Slump

We all get our caffeine or java fix in the morning and when our energy is low, but this simple and healthy snack can prevent the afternoon slump.

Brynna Standen

Should You Be Concerned If Your Joints Pop And Crack?

We all experience cracking and popping in our joints, but should we be concerned? Here's what it means for your health, and what you may do about it.

K. Cossey

How To Combat Dry Eyes

Many people have experienced dry eyes, which can leave you with an uncomfortable stinging or burning sensation in your eyes for an extended period of time.

K. Cossey

When You Take Too Much Mucinex, This Is What Happens

Mucinex can help break up uncomfortable mucous when you're sick and congested. But what happens if you accidentally take too much?

Catherine Caruso

What It Really Means When Your Scar Itches

Scars are a miraculous result of our body's ability to heal itself. And part of that healing process can cause symptoms such as itchiness. Here's why.

Catherine Caruso

How To Pick The Best Sound Machine For Your Sleeping Habits

Getting enough sleep at night can be challenging if you're surrounded by a lot of noise. Fortunately, sleep machines can help, and here's how to choose one.

Lauren Cahn

Over-The-Counter Medications You Shouldn't Be Taking Together

The dangers of drug interactions are multiplying as more and more medications land on shelves. This includes many well-known over-the-counter products.

Ruth Clark

The Truth About Missy Elliott's Experience With Graves' Disease

People with Graves' disease, including Missy Elliott, suffer from hyperthyroidism, also known as excess production of thyroid hormones.

Brynna Standen

What Are Triglycerides?

Like cholesterol, we need triglycerides in our blood to survive, but having too much of either could mean trouble. Here is how to manage your levels.

Woman wincing and pulling on her yellow sweater and scratching her neck

Erin Marie

What It Really Means When Your Whole Body Itches

When an itch strikes, the urge to scratch is irresistible. Unlike other areas of the body, our skin can feel both pain and itching sensations.

Girl in fetal position in bed holding her abdomen in pain

Ruth Clark

The Low-Impact Workout You Should Try During PMS

When hormone levels begin to drop, it may be wise to switch to workouts that are less stressful on the body, such as low-impact workouts, walking, or yoga.

Robin Rothstein

Scented Versus Unscented Deodorant: Which One Is Better For Your Skin?

The root of most body odor is located in the armpits where sweat glands called apocrine glands release sweat when body temperature rises.

Robin Zabiegalski

Symptoms Of Endometriosis You Shouldn't Ignore

Periods should not be intensely painful or difficult. Here are some symptoms of endometriosis that you should never write off as "just a bad period."

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Why Your Dizziness Might Be More Serious Than You Think

Dizziness can be alarming, especially if it's frequent. While some dizziness may not signal a health issue, ongoing dizziness may warrant a trip to your doctor.

Candace McMillon-Dantley

What It Could Mean If Your Feet Burn At Night

If you have burning foot pain at night, you shouldn't overlook it. Sometimes, it may be a sign of a health condition affecting a different part of your body.

Anne Taylor

Side Effects Of Remdesivir You Should Know

Remdesivir is an antiviral medicine used to treat COVID patients in the hospital.

Niko Vercelletto

The Two Different Types Of Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy can take a significant toll on someone's life. However, there are two forms of the condition that are not created equally. Why do they differ?

K. Cossey

How To Manage Narcolepsy Symptoms

Narcolepsy is a neurological sleep disorder that causes a person to fall asleep at any time. The chronic condition can easily disrupt one's daily activities.