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According to a new Gallup poll, Americans reported smoking more marijuana than cigarettes, making this the first time it has surpassed cigarette smoking.

Aside from growing strong muscles, lifting weights improves bone strength, flexibility, and balance. Those advantages don't decrease when you get older.

In addition to engaging in activities that benefit our body, it helps to take advantage of micro-break activities that benefit emotional and mental well-being.

The best time to test for COVID antigens is within the first few days of any symptoms. New data indicates that antigen levels might predict COVID severity.

With so much misinformation being spread about the COVID-19 vaccine, it is understandable that people who are pregnant may be wary about getting vaccinated.

According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American life expectancy has plunged for the second straight year.

Although Europe is at high risk for monkeypox, experts still consider the virus to be a moderate risk globally. The rise in U.S. cases alone may surprise you.

A new three-in-one drug combo has been found to significantly reduce the chance of heart attacks in those who have already experienced at least one.

What happens when you have trouble communicating in the ER? Dr. Jay Baruch told Health Digest some important tips to remember when you check in.

LaTanja Silvester, leader of the New Orleans Resilience Corps, spoke to Health Digest about higher COVID-19 infection rates within BIPOC communities.

Those with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) have been finding it difficult to obtain Adderall, a medication that helps manage their condition.

Mental health expert Dr. Doug Newton shared his advice on how students, parents, and teachers can deal with anxiety related to school shootings.

While the number of monkeypox cases is still on the rise, the downtrend may be some good news. However, some are still being encouraged to get vaccinated.

According to a new study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, moderate exercise also reduces your risks related to COVID-19.

Nowadays teenagers have a variety of distractions to keep them up for hours. However, lack of sleep can end up affecting them more than you think.

As an alternative to coffee, some people reach for black tea instead. An 8-ounce cup of black tea contains as much as 42 milligrams of caffeine.

Chronic lower respiratory diseases affect many people nationwide, but the state with the most deaths related to these diseases may surprise you.

President Biden recently signed a new law that aims to prevent a rising driver of childhood ER visits. Learn what it is and how to protect your child.

You may have heard about COVID-19 rebound after Paxlovid. But the odds of rebounding may not be as high as you think.

As mask mandates disappear, the CDC says the percentage of people who need to mask is declining. Discover why, and when you still need to wear one.

Yohnit Spruch, lead of mental health support at Circles, explained the current accessibility issues of therapy and how Circles is working to address them.

Tomato flu might be a variant of chikungunya because the high fever, painful joints, and rash are similar symptoms. Children have also reported nausea.

Hypertension in pregnancy is a common condition that's dangerous if left untreated. Learn more about a new study suggesting a surprising age group is at risk.

In the event that a child comes down with monkeypox, the CDC advises school administrators to notify all staff, parents, and the local health department.

Officials have announced that starting September 2, the U.S.'s free home COVID test kit program will be suspended until further notice due to a lack of funding.

Moderna is suing Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging that its rivals copied Moderna's groundbreaking mRNA technology in order to make their own COVID-19 vaccine.

Registered dietitian and Chief Nutrition Officer at GNC Rachel Jones explained how creatine supplements work and how to determine if they're right for you.