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Fasting for weight loss is not new. New research takes a look at time-restricted eating, a sub-category of intermittent fasting, and finds something surprising.

Every year, around 20% of Americans experience flu, and the average American adult experiences 2 or 3 colds. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce your risk.

While deemed an effective treatment method, new research reveals that the use of antidepressants may not offer significant long-term benefits, including this.

Obesity is not just a matter of physical appearance, but it is a risk factor for several serious health conditions, including endometrial cancer.

There have been questions and mixed messages around who should be getting a second COVID-19 booster shot and when to get them. Here's the latest guidance.

You may know Devale Ellis or his role as Zac on "Tyler Perry's Sistas," or for his athletic career. But his ambitions also extend to advocacy work as well.

New study reveals race may be a significant risk factor for dementia. Experts send a warning call about racial disparities and risk rates.

New research finds that legal access to marijuana lowers prescription drug use for pain, anxiety, and more. Here's what you need to know.

We know that depression can impact our lives in a number of ways. New research reveals the surprising way depression can alter your immune system.

Hydrogel patches could be the next big breakthrough for preventing cancer recurrence. Here's what you need to know about the latest research.

With the mask mandate on public transportation being overturned, people are wondering if one-way masking is still beneficial while traveling.

You may know Ethan Zohn as a three-time "Survivor" competitor, but he's also a two-time cancer survivor.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put into effect a new disease information system, the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics.

A new study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that people with mental health problems might be at a greater risk of developing breakthrough COVID-19 cases.

Recent research suggests adults may want to pay particular attention to certain forms of packaging when it comes to protecting kids from edibles.

It turns out that artificial intelligence may be able to predict drinking relapses and improve treatment outcomes for individuals with alcohol use disorder.

U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle in Tampa has ruled in favor of a lawsuit against the Biden administration's travel mask mandate.

Health experts want everyone to consider taking this very important step with at-home test kits to ensure the safety and health of you and those around you.

Karen Grassle stars in the film "Not to Forget," and expresses in an exclusive interview with Health Digest, her personal connections with Alzheimer's disease.

Fitbit launched back in 2007 and since then, the company has morphed the simple pedometer into a sophisticated health tracking device.

Alzheimer's advocate Maria Shriver sat down with Health Digest to discuss her latest projects related to the disease.

Jennifer Aniston recently revealed that she has struggled with sleep issues, including insomnia and sleepwalking, since she was in her thirties.

A new study has tracked the efficacy of the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines to see which provides the greatest level of antibody protection.

Unfortunately, many scientists are beginning to have doubts about whether humans will be able to reach COVID-19 herd immunity, at least any time soon.

Researchers recently revealed promising new diagnostic measures that can better predict mental health outcomes like depression and psychosis.

We've always known that eczema can cause itchy skin, but according to new research, it can also be related to problems with your mental health.

TikTok's "That Girl" is a viral trend that supposedly encourages young women to be the best version of themselves, but could it be doing more harm than good?