In cases of frostbite, the tissues underneath our skin (as well as the skin itself) can freeze. The time it takes to freeze varies depending on these factors.

COPD is a progressive disease that affects the lungs of millions of people worldwide. Here are the best foods to eat if you have COPD.

Child psychologists G. Stanley Hall and E. W. Bohannon found that only children shared a number of traits, including being spoiled, bossy, and selfish.

While people who engage in teeth clenching during their waking hours suffer from awake bruxism, those who do it during sleep have sleeping bruxism.

Across the country, several states are lifting their mask mandates in schools, including Connecticut, Illinois, and New York, but is it too soon?

Understanding what epilepsy and migraines are, as well as their symptoms, is the first step to understanding the connection between the two conditions.

Dentists often relieve patients' anxiety by mixing oxygen and nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, and administering it through a nose mask.

Nourishing the skin is vital to keep it healthy and glowing, and that's where hydration and moisturizing come in, but which is best?

Although mindless leg shaking isn't always a cause for concern, studies show various explanations for why it can happen at random.

Tongues with severe discoloration such as yellow, black, purple, or gray can be a sign of an underlying health condition - but what about a pale tongue?

When you think of eating disorders, you might think of hair loss as a common symptom. Let's take a look at why this can happen and how people can get help.

There are things you can do to help lower your odds of developing kidney stones, even if you've had them in the past. Here are a few of them.

The words "pulse" and "heart rate" are used in seemingly identical situations, yet some define them differently. But what do they mean, exactly?

Doctors have a number of methods to medically treat Graves' disease, but an important way to manage the symptoms is by eating (and avoiding) certain foods.

Aging brings with it many changes, and for many men, that includes hair loss. But are genetics responsible for male pattern baldness? Let's find out.

Lupus can cause a variety of eye-related complications. Here's what to know and what you have to look out for, as well as when you should see a doctor.

More people than you may think have difficulties when it comes to taking pills. Here's what to do if one gets stuck in your throat and how to prevent it.

The plantar fascia is a ligament under your foot connecting your toes to your heel that can get inflamed with repetitive stress. Kinesiology tape can help.

Before going through chemo, it's important to learn about your options, goals, and potential side effects in order to prepare yourself. Read on to learn more.

If you want to stay healthy, then you need to stay hydrated. You might add a slice of lemon or lime to flavor your water -- but which one is better for you?

Dizziness can be caused by many things including dehydration, ear infections, certain medications, low blood sugar, and anxiety. But what about allergies?

MS is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the central nervous system. However, there is also an important interplay between MS and stress.

Are you craving bacon? Why is it that our mouths still water for bacon, even though we know there are foods that are better for us? We have the answer.

The idea of increasing neurotransmitters through diet has become a popular one. But can you really increase serotonin and dopamine with food?

While many herbs and spices can help you manage your waistline, certain condiments and sauces that contain these ingredients may actually make you gain weight.

The keto diet has become very popular among dieters, but there is still debate about it among nutritionists. Just how healthy is the keto diet?

In an exclusive interview, Health Digest spoke with Dr. Anca Askanase, rheumatologist and Professor of Medicine, to learn more about popular lupus myths.