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BA.2 variant to be 30% more contagious than the initial BA.1 Omicron strain. Are we more at risk for reinfection by the BA.2 variant than we are for BA.1?

As we move through the latter portion of the current Omicron wave, here is who is still most at risk of severe complications and death from COVID-19.

Pets are wonderful additions to our lives, and many of us consider them family. But did you know they can also help boost our brain power?

Telehealth has become far more common since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Fortunately, it's proving better outcomes for some conditions such as obesity.

One of the things that the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us is that public health outcomes in the U.S. are far from equal, and new research is supporting this.

There are many reasons to move toward a plant-based diet, Purple Carrot CEO Andy Levitt detailed in an exclusive interview with Health Digest.

Here's what you should know about the misdiagnosis of former adult film star Jenna Jameson.

Experts are studying the potential effects of a fourth COVID-19 vaccine for some individuals. Here's everything you need to know about the current research.

The rate of maternal death in the U.S. is slowly on the rise, recent findings suggest. Unfortunately, some groups of women are more vulnerable than others.

A recent study suggests that caffeine beverages may also join the ranks of fruits and veggies among foods that can boost heart health.

The pandemic has taken a toll on our lives in more ways than one. Surprising research shows how it can even affect us on the road.

While the idea of moving away from a 5-day work week has been around for a number of years, it is now officially being put into practice.

Read this if someone in your home is a construction worker.

If you had an allergic response to the COVID-19 vaccine, you might fear it happening again in the second dose. But researchers suggest you shouldn't worry.

Artificial light can affect many aspects of our health, including hormones, blood pressure, and mood. But there are also ways it can impact insulin resistance.

Here's what you should know about the Abbott infant formula recall.

Long COVID symptoms can present at any time after recovery and can persist for any length of time. One of these symptoms is brain fog.

Health Digest sat down with Emma Broyles, Miss America 2022, and discussed her social campaign, Building Community through the Special Olympics.

Mandy Moore revealed her health scare to fans on Instagram. Here's what it means.

If you're in the habit of brushing your teeth directly after breakfast, you may want to make a change.

Fad diets are not supported by clinical evidence, and as it turns out, they may actually have a worse impact on your health than you might expect.

The COVID-19 virus still continues to spread and its most recent shocking host has been Queen Elizabeth II. Here's what we know.

Here's what you should know about the Omicron variant and immunity.

On February 17, the FDA advised parents to stop feeding their babies certain batches of Alimentum, EleCare, and Similac powdered formulas.

A new study is shedding light on the reason COVID-19 triggers clotting issues in certain people.

Microplastics can come from a variety of different sources, including glitter, plastic bags, and water bottles. And they can -- and do -- end up in your food.

Feelings of loneliness can lead to a variety of health conditions.