Health - Health Digest

lactose-intolerant woman holding glass of milk

Zrinka Peters

What Happens To Your Body When You Start Eating Dairy Again

There are many reasons why people choose to cut dairy out of their diets. Around 65% of the U.S. population is lactose intolerant.

Young man sitting on a couch talking to a mental health provider holding a clipboard

Erin Marie

Therapist Versus Psychiatrist: What's The Difference?

It can feel overwhelming trying to manage self-care, sleep, and stress on a day-to-day basis. Can a therapist or psychiatrist help?

Ally Arcuri

Surprising Things That Can Cause Inflammation

Preventing and avoiding inflammation is not always as straightforward as it seems. There are some surprising factors that actually contribute to it.

Agnes Erickson

The Health Benefits Of Moringa Explained

Used for centuries in Asia, the moringa plant is a disease-fighting and nutritional superstar you may want to include in your healthy diet.

A. Sooter

The First Thing You Should Do After You Lose A Contact In Your Eye

Most of the time, an ill-fitting or lost contact causes physical discomfort. Here's what you should do when you can't find a contact in your eye.

Ally Arcuri

Questions You Should Be Asking Your Gynecologist

Questions about your private parts can be awkward to discuss, but it's vital to your health to talk about certain things with your gyno. Read on to learn more.

Close up of a doctor's hand using one finger to touch a block with the letters "Ca" on it

Meredith Cooper

You're Not Getting Enough Calcium If This Happens To You

There are quite a few health concerns that can lead to hypocalcemia, better known as low calcium levels, in the body. Here are some of the most common.

Andra Picincu

When You Eat Too Much Onion, This Is What Happens To You

While onions are great for your health, too much of anything can be harmful. Read on to find out how your body may poorly react to onions.

Lauren Cahn

Celebrities With Questionable Personal Hygiene Habits

While most celebrities exude a sense of glam, a few have admitted to some personal habits that are a bit icky. Read on to get the scoop.

Robin Rothstein

The Truth About What's Really In Teeth Whitening Strips

Since 2001, over-the-counter whitening strips have evolved to improve whitening in ways that are effective, while preserving your dentin and enamel.

Robin Rothstein

The Scientific Difference Between Love And Lust

While there is no agreed-upon definition differentiating love and lust, among scientists, they do have qualities that overlap and they're not mutally exclusive.

Zrinka Peters

Is Burt's Bees Actually Good For Your Lips?

Burt's Bees products are created with beeswax, which is antibacterial and antimicrobial, and conditions the skin, helping lips to stay hydrated and protected.

Catherine Caruso

Where Should Your Elbows Go When You Do Pushups?

Pushups may look easy, but they're actually one of the hardest dynamic exercises to perform and master. This is even harder when you don't have the proper form.

Robin Zabiegalski

15 Things You Can Do To Reduce Anxiety

Anxiety is a common emotion that encompasses feelings of uneasiness, dread, and fear. There are a few ways to manage it on your own or with professional help.

mother holding baby experiencing postpartum depression

Ziba Redif

Postpartum Depression Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Some new moms experience baby blues after giving birth. Learn more about postpartum depression, including possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Lauren Alexander

14 Foods That Help Relieve Constipation

While it can be frustrating, there are thankfully many ways to relieve constipation. Starting with diet is one of the easiest and most affordable of them all.

Kimberly Smith

When You Take Too Much Insulin, This Is What Happens

People with diabetes need insulin to produce or regulate blood sugar levels, but your body may react poorly to too much administered insulin.

Jay Wilson

The Best And Worst Energy Drinks For Your Health

Energy drinks have remained controversial pretty much since they went mainstream. However, some types of these popular beverages are healthier than others.

Amy Boyington

What You Should Be Doing To Manage Arthritis Pain

Arthritis can cause mild to severe pain. Thankfully, there are some key strategies that can lead to better pain management for this type of inflammation.

Kimberly Smith

Can Almonds Help With Inflammation?

Almonds are a nutritional powerhouse, full of vitamins and fighting diseases. But are they truly worth their star power hype for keeping inflammation at bay?

Michelle Washmuth

RSV Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a highly contagious seasonal virus that infects the lungs and causes symptoms that can range from mild to serious.

Lauren Cahn

Health Products For COVID-19 That Are Total Scams

The FDA monitoring the market for fraudulent COVID-19-related health products. Here's a sampling of such products that are nothing but scams.

Robin Rothstein

This Is What Happens When A Bone Fracture Goes Untreated

While there are different types of bone fractures, some are more serious than others. Leaving a fracture untreated can have long-lasting effects.

Agnes Erickson

Vitamins And Supplements You Should Pack When You Go On Vacation

Hear from doctors about the vitamins and supplements they pack to stay healthy on holiday, including vitamin D, magnesium, melatonin, and probiotics.

Lisa Pawlak

13 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Bone Health

Nutrition and lifestyle choices are major factors in bone health, along with medications, which can both help and harm.

Meredith Cooper

Symptoms Of Pneumonia You Shouldn't Ignore

Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that should be treated right away by a doctor. Here's how you can spot the symptoms of pneumonia you shouldn't ignore.

Catherine Caruso

Does Coffee Raise Your Blood Pressure?

There is continuing debate on the pros and cons of regular coffee consumption, especially its effect on blood pressure. Here's what the latest research says.