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Health officials are encouraging everyone to get their booster shot this year as COVID and flu cases begin to increase.

Originally intended for type 2 diabetes, Ozempic has been trending on TikTok for its weight loss effects. Here's how its availability is being affected.

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a learning algorithm to simulate what goes on in the brain during sleep.

Clea Shearer of "The Home Edit" on Netflix shares how she got through her chemotherapy treatment, and self-care was an essential component.

Biotin technology allows doctors to detect various conditions but taking biotin supplements can alter results. Find out if this applies to COVID tests as well.

In addition to basal cell carcinoma, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is the second-most common non-melanoma-based form of skin cancer.

Video games have gotten a bad rap but a new study has discovered they may improve cognitive performance. Here's why video games may boost kids' brain power.

We surveyed our readers to find out their preferred deodorant brands. Read on to find out whether Degree or Secret snagged the top spot.

Author and brain expert Dr. Marc Milstein explained why simple changes to your gut health can impact your brain's health as well.

The surfaces of your joints can experience a force that is seven times greater than your body weight when performing activities like walking or climbing.

RSV is a common respiratory infection currently sweeping throughout the country. Here's why doctors are more concerned about RSV now than they were in the past.

While it doesn't necessarily cause damage, procrastination can lead to trouble or may indicate other issues that need to be addressed. So why does it occur?

Robbie Coltrane was beloved by many for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" movies. Now looking into his cause of death, some may be surprised.

If you suffer from pain, then you may have tried cannabis as an alternative. However, a new study suggests that you may not want to use it prior to surgery.

If you can't stop thinking about work at home or dread going back to work the next morning, your workplace may be more toxic than you thought.

Stress is our body's protective response to something dangerous. However, our expert says unmanaged stress can lead to certain medical issues like these.

Which healthier cooking oils do people prefer? Health Digest wanted to investigate the top cooking oils our readers keep handy, and here's what we found out.

New research suggests that zinc may play a role in protecting against the disease.

Can green-tinted eyeglasses provide needed relief for the pain-related anxiety associated with fibromyalgia? New research may provide some hope.

Previous research has linked eating late into the evening with weight gain. However, a new study found a possible reason as to why this is.

On October 19, the FDA granted emergency use authorization for the Novavax monovalent vaccine as a first booster dose for adults. Here's what you need to know.

When you think of chickenpox, you might think of a mildly irritating rash that young kids used to get. But since its introduction in 1995, a lot has changed.

For some, the consumption of certain things like alcohol or caffeine is often implicated in the success or failure of fertility. But which one affects it more?

Anyone struggling with obesity understands how difficult it can be to lose weight.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has seen a surge in case numbers among children. Luckily, there are steps you can take to better protect your family.

Many patients lie because they don't trust medical providers to have sufficient expertise or the ability to grasp the finer nuances of their health status.

Self-care is an essential tool for maintaining your well-being. We asked our readers their preferred method of self-care. Here is what they said.