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Older adults can face different aging-related health conditions later in life. Could this make it harder for doctors to detect symptoms of long COVID?

SIDS has long been thought of as a mere tragedy when a healthy baby passes away in her sleep. But science has found a genetic cause linked to the condition.

This research shows promise for developing a treatment plan for people with Parkinson's disease in the future.

Jarrod Spencer understands how mental health can affect athletic performance. He spoke to Health Digest about what happens when athletes neglect their minds.

New research may be able to help people evaluate their risk factors for dementia.

Gabbi Cunningham knows about the struggles that come with her level. She spoke to Health Digest about competing in the Olympics and working on mental health.

Researchers may have found a biomarker linked to an infant's risk of SIDS. However, study limitations may exist, and there are steps you can take on your own.

With five ALS treatment drugs currently authorized by the FDA, a recently approved drug known as Radicava ORS is expected to make treatment more accessible.

While there exists plenty of research on the negative outcomes of kids playing too many video games, new research points to an unexpected benefit.

Imatinib is a medication that hinders the spread of cancer, and now it could be useful in the fight against COVID-19 as well.

While Europe has seen far more cases of the recent Monkeypox outbreak, the U.S. may start to see cases as well. Here's what to know about the virus.

The baby formula shortage has many parents frantic about where they can get their baby's food from. Fortunately, the government is taking steps to help.

You may have heard of beta-blockers for helping with hypertension. But they can also help prevent this common painful type of headache as well.

While experts are not exactly clear why eating fewer calories leads to a longer life, some think that eating less revitalizes the body's biological clock.

While questions are starting to surface as to whether or not we need to begin masking again, a new study sheds light on mask-type efficacy.

Experts suggest we're not completely past COVID-19 yet and there are ways to mitigate its spread if a loved one comes down with it.

Dr. Jarrod Spencer is a sports psychologist who is passionate about raising awareness for athletes' mental health. Here's why.

Researchers are growing increasingly concerned over the global impacts of pollution, including premature death and other health conditions.

The FDA granted emergency use authorization for a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

In the cancer world, scientists are learning that drugs used to treat one type of cancer may be useful in treating a completely different kind of cancer.

New research carried out by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania may help experts figure out a way better way to treat atopic dermatitis.

A baby formula shortage is affecting millions of families across the United States. If your family is among them, here is what you can do to find relief.

CT scans are an important tool for the detection of health conditions. Unfortunately, a shortage of contrast IV fluids may make them harder to come by.

Antibiotic resistance is when bacteria adapt too much that they stop reacting to medicine. Fortunately, recent studies show fiber may be a solution.

As if it weren't enough that dogs are man's best friend, experts found a new way these 4-legged creatures are helping humans, particularly with COVID screening.

Researchers are interested in important clues as to how gallstones can predict the likelihood of developing this deadly disease.

Tirzepatide is the newest FDA-approved drug on the market to treat type 2 diabetes. It functions by increasing the secretion of two incretin hormones.