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Anne Taylor

How Long COVID Has Turned Daily Life Upside Down For Millions Of Americans

For millions of Americans who have contracted COVID-19, the virus is still causing significant disruptions to their daily lives.

Erin Marie

COVID-19 Boosters Could Prevent 90,000 Deaths This Winter. But There's A Caveat

To help protect against an expected surge in COVID-19 cases, health officials have been urging Americans to receive their updated bivalent booster shot.

Anthony Crutcher

What Weighted Blankets Do To The Body To Promote A Good Night's Sleep

Though there isn't much research on how weighted blankets work, aside from the physical humanlike comforting factor, a new finding has revealed more.

Kelsie Calderon

Carrie Ann Inaba On The Biggest Tip She Has For Others With Autoimmune Diseases - Exclusive

Carrie Ann Inaba shared her lifestyle changes since being diagnosed with autoimmune diseases and revealed her top tip for others on a similar health journey.

Kimberly Smith

Bionic Pancreases May Become Game Changers For Those With Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes requires constant monitoring of your blood sugar. Read about how bionic pancreases can be a game changer for blood sugar monitoring.

Lisabeth Fauble

Study Finds Not All Fiber Is The Same And Some Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

Fiber is an important part of a balanced diet, but not all fiber is the same. Learn how a certain form of fiber might be hazardous to your health.

Brynna Standen

Red Bull Or Monster? Health Digest Survey Reveals The Most Preferred Energy Drink

Energy drinks are a popular go-to for many. But which brand reigns supreme in the quest for greatest energy booster? Here's what our audience says.

Kimberly Smith

New Intermittent Fasting Study Shows Good News For Shift Workers

Shift workers are prone to a host of mental and physical health issues. Read about a new study on how intermittent fasting can benefit shift workers' health.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

What You Should Know About An HIV-Similar Virus Recently Found In Monkeys

A recent study found an HIV-similar virus in African monkeys. Find out if researchers think it could possibly spread to humans at some point.

Lisabeth Fauble

New Study Reveals What Man's Best Friend Can Do For Your Brain Health

Dogs possess a keen ability to make us happier, help us cope in troubling times, reduce stress, and make us more attractive to other people.

Kimberly Smith

Why 10,000 Steps A Day Really Is The Magic Number For A Host Of Health Benefits

Is there something special about walking 10,000 steps? Two studies shed light on why this could be the magic number to reap several health benefits.

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Robin Zabiegalski

Dr. Marc Milstein Explains How Diet, Exercise, And Sleep Impact Your Brain - Exclusive

Brain health expert Dr. Marc Milstein shared the impacts of exercise, diet, and sleep and how you can make small changes to improve your brain health.

Brynna Standen

Green Tea Or Coconut Water? Health Digest Survey Reveals The Most Popular Trendy Health Drink

Health Digest conducted a survey asking people which healthy drink they were most likely to reach for between several choices -- and here's what we found out.

Kimberly Smith

The Most Common Symptom You Should Be Looking For If You Think You Have COVID-19

When we first learned about COVID-19, the most common symptoms were loss of smell and taste. But ever-evolving strains mean that we may not know what to expect.

healthyNick

Research Reveals A Vital Predictor In Determining Whether You'll Develop Long COVID

A new study aimed to investigate predictive factors for those with long COVID. Those clues may lie within your blood.

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Beth Bradford

How The Viral 'Ice Bucket Challenge' Helped Advance ALS Research

ALS is a debilitating and devastating health condition with no cure. Advocates have been able to make giant leaps in getting a new drug approved. Here's how.

Anne Taylor

Though Breast Cancer Death Rates Are Declining, Racial Disparities Persist

There is good news and bad news regarding breast cancer death rates in the United States.

Lisabeth Fauble

Study Reveals How Becoming A Father Can Boost A Man's Brain Power

Unlike women, whose brain changes are due to the physical stimuli of pregnancy, brain changes in men are likely due to enhanced neuroplasticity.

Kimberly Smith

New Studies Reveal The Best Time Of Day To Eat For Weight Loss

Those looking to shed some pounds may want to consider two recent studies, which suggest that when we eat might make a difference when it comes to weight loss.

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Beth Bradford

Study Shows HIIT Exercise And Intermittent Fasting May Benefit Women Who Want To Reduce Fat

What if high-intensity interval training and intermittent fasting were combined in a weight-loss program? A recent study looked at just that.

Brynna Standen

The Unexpected Secret Behind Loretta Lynn's Impressive Longevity

Fiery country singer Loretta Lynn lived to the impressive age of 90 years old. Learn about the unexpected secrets behind her extraordinary longevity.

Anne Taylor

New Study May Ease Concerns Over Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy

A new study has found that taking antidepressants during pregnancy may not be as harmful as previously thought.

Erin Marie

COVID Hotspots In The US Are Still A Thing. These Are The Counties With The Highest Averages

As of September 29, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified 25 counties with the highest numbers of COVID-19 cases within the prior week.

Kimberly Smith

What You Need To Know About The Latest Ebola Outbreak In Uganda

Ebola is serious, and often fatal in humans, but it is rare. Symptoms often appear within two to 21 days after exposure, and they typically appear in stages.

Lisabeth Fauble

What We Know About Loretta Lynn's Health Issues In Recent Years

When Loretta Lynn suffered a stroke at her Tennessee ranch in May 2017, she was scared, but she wasn't about to let it get her down.

Olivia Bria

Brooke Burke Finally Disclosed Her Daily Fitness Routine - Exclusive

Wellness guru Brooke Burke explained the daily fitness routine that keeps her feeling great and how her new app helps others with daily workouts.

Ruth Clark

Seasonal Affective Disorder May Affect More People This Year. Here's How To Prevent And Manage It

Seasonal affective disorder is a kind of depression that typically comes on in the fall and winter months and goes away in the spring or early summer.