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John Tavares' hockey career was put on hold indefinitely on Thursday, May 20 due to a terrifying head injury.

Allergic reactions can become serious quickly. These are the signs to watch for.

Sinus infections, also called sinusitis, affect 31 million people a year. Here are the signs to watch for.

Bulking up your rep weight too early is a bad idea, but putting it off can also mean your gains plateau. Here's when to make the switch to heavier weights.

Mariska recently posted a photo that shows her leaving the hospital with an ankle brace on her left ankle and a larger brace around her right knee and calf.

If you've been wearing the same pair of contacts nonstop for days (or weeks), you're going to want to read this.

In May 2021, actor and singer Billy Porter revealed he has been living with HIV for nearly 14 years. Here's what that means.

The one muscle one group that usually gets left out of the fun is the tricep. Let's change that with the absolute best workout for this part of your arm.

Born Paul Gladney in Shreveport, Louisiana, comedian Paul Mooney died on Wednesday, May 19, at 79 years of age.

You just found out you have prediabetes -- now what? If you're wondering if you can reverse the condition, keep reading.

Conventional wisdom and more than a few movies tell us our looks are the most important thing when we're finding a partner. But Health Digest readers disagree.

Tempted as you may be to push through strep throat, don't ignore these symptoms.

Health Digest polled 527 readers in the U.S., asking, "Which fitness YouTuber would you trust to be your personal trainer?" This is who came in last place.

Here's what you should do when you get motion sickness, an uncomfortable sensation that happens to many people when traveling by car, boat, train, or airplane.

Experienced campers and hikers may be well aware of the benefits of dehydrated food, but the rest of us should also take note.

28-year-old pop star and fan-fave coach on NBC's "The Voice" Nick Jonas, reportedly took a tumble from a two-wheeler bike while on set filming a new show.

Hangovers can be worse than whatever sent you out on the town to begin with. But the worst part is that they're not easy to shake.

Nine out of 10 prescription drugs filled in the United States are for generic medications, but are they exactly the same as the name brand? Here's the truth.

As temperatures rise, the risk of heatstroke and heat exhaustion increases. These heat-related illnesses may sound alike, but they are not the same.

Everyone has their own idea of beauty. A canvas filled with blocks and lines is boring geometry to one person and breathtaking modern art to another.

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New health myths seem to be popping up all the time, but there are still some older myths that hang around. Which old wives' tales have lasted the longest?

Pro wrestler Jerome 'New Jack' Young died on May 14, 2021. This is what caused his death.

You may not want to think much about your earwax, but it holds some important clues about your overall heatlh.

You might not think a man's dance skills have anything to do with his health, but science says otherwise.

An occasional bout of heartburn, especially after eating a heavy meal or spicy foods, is normal. However, you should start to worry when this happens.

StairMasters and treadmills are two of the most popular machines you can find in almost any gym, but which one should you use?