Symptoms

While an itchy foot can sometimes stem from an underlying health condition, other times, that itchiness may be a product of external factors.

There are many possible reasons why you may be experiencing nausea and vomiting. Here's why you may be feeling nauseous and when to seek help from your doctor.

PCOS is marked by irregular periods and hormonal imbalances. But can a keto diet help alleviate symptoms associated with PCOS? Read on to find out.

Feeling a lump in your breast can be scary. However, you may have nothing to worry about, especially if the lump is painful or occurs before your period.

You probably know that chest pain is often associated with a heart attack. In fact, it is the most common symptom of a heart attack in both men and women.

No matter how frequently you're going to the bathroom, the color of your poop can indicate an underlying medical condition or share insight into your diet.

White blood cells form a crucial part of the immune system, helping the body fight against infections, but what does it mean when your body has an excess?

Job-related stress can take a serious toll on your body and health. Read on to find out what can happen to you if you dislike your job.

During stress and when our brains need to work, the glutamate outside of the cells builds up. When these levels are too high, it's difficult to make decisions.

There are some hallmark symptoms of dehydration that let you know your body doesn't have enough fluids, including excess thirst, fatigue, and confusion.

While it may not be unusual to feel fatigued occasionally, an ongoing lack of energy can signal that there may be something not right going on inside your body.

Some symptoms of chickenpox and monkeypox can appear similar, but there are distinguishing factors. Here's how to tell the difference between the two.

High blood pressure is a condition in which the force of the blood pumped throughout your arteries is too strong. Can this cause fatigue? Here's what to know.

With climate change affecting many aspects of the world — including temperature — it's no surprise that the extreme heat is making people cranky.

Erin Welsh and Erin Updyke of "This Podcast Will Kill You" told Health Digest what to look out for regarding monkeypox, misinformation, and more.

Even though the pressure inside an airplane cabin is adjusted to prevent altitude sickness, it's still the equivalent of being at 6,000-8,000 feet.

Although diarrhea is common and most cases are acute, extreme cases require a doctor. More than 10 daily stools can lead to life-threatening dehydration.

If you frequently suffer from heartburn, it's advisable to see a doctor to rule out gastroesophageal reflux disease, which is a more severe condition.

Having a clear understanding of what goes on during a seizure may help you care for someone having one, or know what to expect if you experience one yourself.

Ears usually clean themselves by pushing the old wax out as it makes new wax from dead hair and skin cells. Is using an ear wax candle helpful?

The most common early signs of COVID-19 include shortness of breath, fever, and cough. However, gastrointestinal issues are not unheard of.

From a nosebleed to menstruation, losing blood can be a natural part of life. In some cases, however, losing blood can mean a critical emergency.

Thigh pain may come with other symptoms, such as tingling and numbness. Take note of these symptoms over several days before reaching out to your doctor.

It's easy to write off a life-threatening brain aneurysm as a migraine due to their overlap in symptoms, so it's important to be able to differentiate the two.

Your eyes are the key to your sense of sight, so it's a problem if they aren't working right. Here are some signs that you may need glasses to help you see.

British psychiatrist John Todd coined Alice in Wonderland syndrome to describe the perceptual experiences that patients with epilepsy or migraines reported.

If you frequent cold bodies of water, you may be at risk of developing surfer's ear, which is not to be confused with swimmer's ear.