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Pop culture may have taught us that licking a toad can initiate a psychedelic trip, but health experts are warning against this risky practice.

How long does it take you to fall asleep? Here's how long it takes most people to fall asleep and what it could mean if it's taking you longer than average.

A new study has investigated how people with treatment-resistant hypertension would respond to a new experimental drug, baxdrostat -- with encouraging results.

As we age, we can often experience macular degeneration, a loss of eyesight. Learn about a study of medications that may reduce the risk of the condition.

A recent shortage of the antibiotic amoxicillin has some health experts concerned. Find out why, and learn more about how companies are addressing the shortage.

A new study shows promise for treating high cholesterol.

A new study suggests that older cancer survivors are at a higher risk of some types of fractures than older adults without a prior cancer diagnosis.

As cold and flu season inch closer, the CDC has issued updated guidelines for COVID-19 testing and isolation. Learn more about the latest guidelines.

Breathing difficulty is common with COVID. In an exclusive interview, a respiratory therapist tells us how to use breathwork to heal our lungs after COVID-19.

Bedtime routines are an important precursor to proper sleep. Here's what a poll of Health Digest readers said is their go-to strategy before tucking in.

Now, researchers are exploring how lowering levels of nicotine may help smokers with mental health conditions quit. Here's everything you need to know.

Dialysis doesn't cure kidney disease, but it can significantly extend your life expectancy. This treatment may not be for everyone, however.

Paxlovid was previously noted to decrease the chances of hospitalization and death from COVID. Now new research says it may also prevent long COVID.

Chef, author, and restaurant owner Dan Churchill discusses healthy eating and the work he's doing with City Harvest to feed families and promote sustainability.

While the thought of it being dark early after the end of DST can feel distressing, this is actually more in line with our circadian rhythms. Here's why.

While authorities have not yet released Aaron Carter's exact cause of death to the public, his brother, Nick, alluded to potential contributing factors.

Those with certain health conditions, such as back pain, heartburn, and acid reflux, may find that certain sleeping positions offer unique benefits.

The consumption of alcohol can come with a variety of risks. Now, researchers are looking to see if drinking can cause strokes earlier on in life.

Recently, the CDC changed its clinical practice guidelines for the prescription of opioids for pain. Here's everything you need to know about the update.

Instead of receiving the annual flu shot and the new bivalent booster shot targeting the Omicron COVID-19 variant, experts are coming up with a combo for both.

If you could know when you were going to die would you want to? A new study says smartphone data may one day make this a reality. Here's how.

Magic mushrooms may make you think of people taking drugs. However, a new study indicates their active ingredient may help those with hard-to-treat depression.

To find out people's preferred go-to healthy snack, we issued a survey to readers of Health Digest and asked them to select their favorite snack.

Paralympic gold-medalist Susannah Scaroni has overcome physical obstacles to become a champion athlete. She shared advice on how to reach your athletic goals.

Working out has many proven health benefits, but does it matter what time of day you exercise? Learn what working out later in the day can do for your health.

Pain becomes more common as we enter our 40s and new research indicates that it's important to treat chronic pain then rather than waiting. Here's why.

According to a new study, being in a happy marriage may help you recover more easily after a heart attack. Here's why marital happiness is so important.