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An increase in exposure to sunlight may help treat symptoms of SAD, alongside therapy and medication. Here are the 5 best lamps for seasonal depression.

Government officials have now launched a new COVID-19 vaccine effort, deemed the HHS "Countdown to Thanksgiving Vax Up America Tour." Here's how it will work.

How does ultramarathon runner Scott Jurek stay fueled? He spoke to Health Digest about his immediate post race choices for meals and motivations.

Intermittent fasting is not for everyone and it can come with some undesirable effects. A new study indicates that it is linked with eating disorders.

To figure out which OTC flu medicine is preferred by readers of Health Digest, we asked 610 readers to choose their go-to product. Here's what they had to say.

A recent listeria outbreak has left many people concerned about how to avoid getting sick.

It's been proven time and again that masks help stop the spread of COVID-19. Here's why a new study is making the case for mask mandates to continue in schools.

When it comes to toothpaste, both Crest and Colgate stand out as two reputable brands. But which brand do people favor more? Read on to find out.

Eating disorders can be hard to detect as is. However, a new study suggests that testing a certain thing may eventually help with the diagnosis.

If you have seasonal allergies, you may notice that they get worse in the afternoon or evening hours. Here's why your allergies may feel worse later in the day.

The 'tripledemic' is a term that has been coined to describe the convergence of three health crises this winter.

A fake Eli Lilly account tweeted a free insulin announcement, which left many individuals taken aback. However, now it's just caused more confusion.

Cancer seems unavoidable, and while today that may be, in the future, it may not. A new study predicts how and when cervical cancer will no longer be an issue.

Autism may present differently in women than in men which may lead to misdiagnoses and mental health issues. Here are the most common signs of autism in women.

Marked by diarrhea, fever, and chills, listeriosis can potentially make you very ill. Here's what the CDC wants you to know about the latest listeria outbreak.

You may want to think twice before reaching for those potato chips. Here's what to know about the foods that researchers say are just as addictive as tobacco.

The pandemic affected everything from how we work, socialize, and even how we manage stress. Here's how the stress of COVID-19 affected cannabis use rates.

Our overall health is directly connected to good-quality sleep. However, a recent study revealed an average sleeping issue most Americans are facing.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) there is good news to share when it comes to the global COVID-19 death rate. Here is what you need to know.

Women and female mice recover from acute kidney injury (AKI) better than males, and the reason has been a mystery. But a new study may have the answer.

For the first time, Jennifer Aniston, 53, recently opened up about her "challenging" journey with in vitro fertilization (IVF) in an interview.

Outcomes from a clinical trial have shown that not only can vaccines be effective for breast cancer treatment, but they're likely to be safe.

Doctors have observed that COVID-19 patients who have been on ventilators seem to take longer to recover. Now, researchers have an idea why this occurs.

Now that marijuana has become legal in many states, patients are showing up to their dental visits high -- and it happens more than you might think.

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.