Health - Health Digest

Erin Marie

Do Tampons Expire?

Groceries, first aid supplies, and makeup all have an expiration date. If tampons can expire, how long is the product's shelf life, and how can you extend it?

K. Cossey

This Is What Really Causes Cluster Headaches

Cluster headaches can be a painful and recurring type of headache for many. Here's which symptoms to look out for and how your doctor may be able to help treat them.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

What Happens If High Blood Pressure Goes Untreated?

High blood pressure is a common medical condition that can lead to health complications if untreated. Here's everything you need to know about testing and treatment.

Catherine Caruso

The First Thing You Should Do When You Get Bloated

Getting bloated is no fun. When your stomach feels full and tight and your tummy appears distended, there are things you can do to ease discomfort and symptoms.

Catherine Caruso

What Are Jade Combs And Should You Be Using One?

You may want to try jade combs for relieving tension across the head and scalp and enhancing relaxation. But what about to promote hair growth?

Anne Taylor

The First Thing You Should Do When You Feel Nauseous

Here's what you should do when that awful queasy feeling comes on.

Samantha Kupiainen

What It Really Means When Your Hands Are Constantly Cold

Having cold hands from time to time is normal; however, having cold hands frequently or constantly can be an indicator of an underlying health problem.

Young hands holding Alzheimer's patient's hand

Ziba Redif

Warning Signs Of Alzheimer's Disease You Should Never Ignore

Alzheimer's disease is a puzzling condition. Its indicators can present differently for different people. Here are its warning signs that shouldn't be ignored.

Niko Vercelletto

The Real Reason You're Craving Water

Being thirsty is completely normal. However, being excessively thirsty could be a sign that something is wrong.

African-American woman holding contact lens

Niko Vercelletto

This Is What Happens When You Don't Clean Your Contact Lenses

Failing to properly care for your contact lenses can lead to serious, and sometimes irreversible, eye problems.

person actively refusing sugar loaded foods

Ally Arcuri

You Don't Eat Enough Sugar If This Happens To Your Body

Avoiding sugar has long been thought to be the pinnacle of healthy choices. However, terrible things can happen to your body if you don't eat enough sugar.

Kimberly Smith

What Are The Risk Factors For Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, is a painful condition that affects the joints. Here are the risk factors of the disease to be aware of.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

The Real Difference Between Hormonal And Non-Hormonal IUDs

Not sure if you should opt for a hormonal or non-hormonal IUD? Interestingly, the differences between the two types come down to more than just hormones.

Mother holds baby sitting at table with breast pump nearby

Ruth Clark

How To Store Breast Milk The Right Way

If you choose to express milk, it's important to know how to safely store breast milk the right way to maintain the highest quality possible.

K. Cossey

Will A Dry Socket Heal On Its Own?

A blood clot forms over your tooth socket after extraction. However, it can become dislodged, resulting in the painful condition known as dry socket.

Agnes Erickson

What It Really Means When Your Hair Loss Is Patchy

While hair loss is normal, you may have a medical condition for different types of hair loss. Here's what it really means when your hair loss is patchy.