Health - Health Digest

Erin Marie

What Science Says About Babies Born In March

If you were born in March, science says you possess unique health and behavioral traits specific to those who celebrate a springtime birthday.

Anne Taylor

The Vitamin You Need If You Have Chronic Headaches

This vitamin may help ease the symptoms of chronic headaches.

A. Sooter

This Is What Really Causes Itchy Eyes

Itchy eyes can be in response to an extremely uncomfortable allergic reaction. Here's what to know about its effects on the eyes and how to treat it.

Meredith Cooper

Surprising Things Your Eye Color Can Tell You About Your Health

Brown, blue, green, hazel – no matter which color your eyes are, they can signal important advantages and health problems alike.

A girl sneezing while sitting next to a dog

A. Sooter

Can Allergies Make You Feel Tired?

On top of commonly known symptoms like itchy eyes and a runny nose, allergies can also cause rashes and headaches. However, fatigue is common as well.

Ruth Clark

This Is What Really Causes Ocular Migraines

Migraines can be a debilitating and ongoing condition for many. Ocular migraines are a specific type and have certain symptoms and triggers. Here's what they are.

Jorie Mark

How To Tell If You're In Perimenopause

The word perimenopause means 'around menopause,' but it can be hard to determine when you've reached that milestone. How can you tell if you're in it?

man in a white shirt looking skeptical at a woman

Agnes Erickson

The First Thing You Should Do When You Find Out Your Partner Has An STD

As awkward as it may be to tell your partner you have been diagnosed with an STD, it might be even more difficult to hear that you have been exposed to one.

Orange prescription bottle tipped over and spilling white pills onto surface

A. Sooter

The Real Reason Prescription Pill Bottles Are Orange

It might be hard to believe, but there is a very specific reason why modern prescription bottles are orange. This color was chosen with a set purpose in mind.

Reflection of woman brushing her teeth in the bathroom mirror

A. Sooter

Do You Really Need To Brush Your Teeth After Every Meal?

Naturally, you'll want to slip off to the bathroom and brush your teeth real quick after a meal, right?

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.

young man looking hungover in fitness wear

Agnes Erickson

What Is A Fitness Hangover And How Can You Cure It?

We associate hangover symptoms with alcohol, but you can also achieve this agonizing combo through exercise. The fitness hangover is real.