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In a statement, Hailey Bieber says that she isn't pregnant, but has had ovarian cysts. But this health condition may be more common than you think.

Life is much more stressful when your child has a peanut allergy. A recent clinical trial, however, is showing promise in desensitizing allergic reactions.

The bivalent booster has been available for months now. But you may wonder about its efficacy. Here's the latest research.

People around the globe are shocked and saddened by the swift passing of Jeff Beck. Here's what to know.

Although America has one of the safest public drinking water systems globally, tap water is not intended for use in everything, like filling up medical devices.

At the age of 98, renowned stage, television, and film star Carole Cook has died. Recently, details regarding the cause of her death were given.

The safety of an appliance used by millions of Americans every day is currently up for discussion in Washington. Here's what you need to know about gas stoves.

The government has been sending households free COVID-19 home test kits but recently, there has been confusion regarding the reliability of some of these tests.

Flossing is a task that can easily be overlooked. However, to find out how often people really floss, we conducted an exclusive Health Digest survey.

Although much of the U.S. population is vaccinated against mumps, outbreaks still occur. Here's why health experts think this might be happening.

While most know the effects sugary drinks have on the body, experts took it up a notch and looked into the relationship between sugary beverages and men's hair.

The U.S. is currently seeing a growing number of COVID-19 cases stemming from the new XBB variant, known as XBB.1.5. Here's what you need to know.

For many people with autism, deciphering the emotion hidden behind spoken words can prove to be a massive challenge. Now, experts may understand why.

Overusing antibiotics can lead to an array of health problems. Here's what can happen to your digestive health when you frequently use antibiotics.

Unfortunately, about one in four American adults experiences chronic pain. Luckily, medical marijuana has helped people in more than one way.

In the U.S., opioid overdoses account for many deaths each day. Luckily, experts have identified an easy tactic that may reduce the opioid prescriptions issued.

In the past, doctors treating childhood obesity have taken a wait-and-see approach, monitoring kids to see if they eventually outgrow it.

Alzheimer's disease affects millions of Americans. But now, a new drug has been fast-tracked and available. Here's what to know.

With RSV recently being the number one cause of infant hospitalizations, many parents are looking forward to the FDA's decision on the potential drug.

Although the benefits of the Atkins diet are debated, there may be a new advantage of the diet, especially for people on medication for epilepsy

Helping a spouse who has cancer can feel overwhelming and scary. Now research suggests there's evidence it can impact one's mental health. Here's what to know.

To figure out which drink people most often reach for to give them a much-needed jolt of energy, we asked readers of Health Digest to cast their vote.

Hopping on the scale is a daily ritual for some, but for others, it happens rarely, if at all. Here's what a survey of our readers had to say.

A loss of smell can have a major impact on a person's life. But there may be ways to retrain your olfactory system to smell again.

Used by many to help ease anxiety, promote better sleep, and relieve pain, CBD may soon be regulated by the FDA. Here's what you need to know.

We asked Health Digest readers which decongestant medicine they typically reach for when they're feeling stuffed up. Here's what they said.

Teen social media use has skyrocketed. Now, researchers want to understand how it's affecting brain development during these critical years.