Health - Health Digest

Brynna Standen

What Happens To Your Armpits If You Shave Them Every Day

On top of being home to lymph nodes and glands, underarm skin is thinner than the skin on other parts of our bodies. Should you shave your armpits daily?

Brynna Standen

The Truth About Halsey's Experience With Endometriosis

Halsey fans have reason to revel as they watch their beloved icon thrive as the mother to her infant son, Ender, but her pregnancy journey was difficult.

Catherine Caruso

What It Really Means When You Have A Latex Allergy

If you discover you have a latex allergy, you may be concerned. However, while latex is found in many items, there are things you can do to protect yourself.

Anne Taylor

Does Shaving Your Armpits Make You Sweat Less?

Is this the secret for people with sweaty pits?

Catherine Caruso

The First Thing You Should Do After Breaking A Nail

Breaking a nail can mean losing months of hard work in growing it out. But there are things you can do to get you back on track quickly.

Closeup view of newborn baby breastfeeding in hospital

Ruth Clark

This Is How Your Body Really Produces Breast Milk

Breast milk is a nutrient-rich source of food for your baby. But you may be wondering how the body actually produces it. Here's everything you need to know.

Lauren McCabe

Pink Eye Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

You can rest assured that, in most cases, pink eye is a mild condition. Still, you should be aware of the various causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Isabel Cohen

You Could Be Taking Too Many Antidepressants If This Happens

Antidepressants can be an important tool for managing our mental health. But too much of a good thing can sometimes lead to undesirable outcomes.

Woman sitting on sofa suffering from abdominal pain

Ruth Clark

Is IBS Genetic?

Irritable bowel syndrome is a bit mysterious, as doctors don't totally understand what causes it, but it usually begins after a disturbance in the gut.

Brynna Standen

Does Dandruff Cause Hair Loss?

While little white flakes on your shoulders can be embarrassing, dandruff is very common. However, you may wonder if it is the cause of your thinning locks.

Brynna Standen

The Best Way To Treat An Ingrown Eyelash

We've all had pesky ingrown hair at one time or another, and no area where we grow hair is safe from this ailment, including our eyelids.

Brynna Standen

Here's What's Really Causing Your Toothache

A toothache may present as a sharp, aching, or throbbing pain. As a result, you may also experience headaches, fever, or swelling.

Niko Vercelletto

The Real Reason Not Everyone Can See Color

Some people have trouble distinguishing between colors or even seeing colors at all. Color deficiency can occur for many reasons, but one reason stands out.

K. Cossey

The First Thing You Should Do If You Think You Have An Ear Infection

Ear infections can cause pain, fever, difficulty hearing, and headache. So if you develop one, what should you do, and is a doctor's visit necessary?

Erin Marie

The First Thing You Should Do After Getting Bit By A Dog

Dog bites can be scary, especially if it leads to an open wound. But experts suggest some best practices when it comes to treating a dog bite.

Kharissa Forte

This Is What Really Happens If You Never Change Your Loofah

Scrubbing your body with a shower loofah can feel like a great way to get squeaky clean. But you may want to consider alternate exfoliating tools.

Kimberly Smith

Ways To Actually Help Prevent Migraines

If you've ever suffered from a migraine, you know that they can make it difficult to perform even the simplest daily tasks, so how can you prevent them?

Isabel Cohen

What It Really Means When Your Ears Itch

There are many reasons why our ears get itchy, and some can be indicative of underlying conditions.

Isabel Cohen

This Is How Much Sugar Is Safe To Eat If You Have Prediabetes

Prediabetes is the precursor to type 2 diabetes. While prediabetics can still eat sugar, you should limit the amount you consume.

Erin Marie

The First Thing You Should Do After Scratching Your Eye

Nobody likes scratching their eye, but it happens all too often, even due to minor triggers. Let's explore the first thing you should do if this happens to you.

K. Cossey

This Might Be Why Your Baby Won't Take A Nap

Naptime for babies is a time to recharge for not only your little one but parents and caregivers, too. What if your baby doesn't want to nap?

Wide angle shot of hair products on shelves

A. Sooter

The Truth About What's Really In Conditioner

Regardless of hair texture, there is one product everyone shouldn't skip: conditioner. Its ingredients can promote hair health and support growth.

Close up of hands placed on top of feet both with painted nails surrounded by flowers

Erin Marie

The Real Reason Your Fingernails Grow Faster Than Your Toenails

Our fingernails grow roughly 3.47 millimeters per month. Growing far more slowly, our toenails average only 1.62 millimeters each month, but why?

AnnaMarie Houlis

Birth Control Methods You Should Actually Try For Preventing Pregnancy

Whether you want to get pregnant later or never, here are the most effective birth control options you should explore to avoid unwanted pregnancies.

Candace McMillon-Dantley

If This Appears On Your Skin, It Could Be A Sign Of Liver Problems

Changes in your skin could be the first sign that something's going wrong in the liver. Pay attention to these skin conditions that may indicate liver problems.

Erin Marie

What Is The Best Temperature For Sleep?

In order to get a good night's sleep, experts recommend certain bedtime routines plus setting your thermostat to the right temperature, according to your age.

Candace McMillon-Dantley

If You Have Nosebleeds Often, It Could Be A Sign Of This

You might be surprised to learn that frequent nosebleeds might be a health condition you shouldn't ignore, because this could be a sign of something serious.