Actor Anne Heche, star of "Donnie Brasco," "Wag the Dog," and "Six Days, Seven Nights," died on Friday after a serious car crash on August 5.

Desiree Lindstrom, fiancée of late rapper DMX, is spreading awareness about their son's chronic kidney disease. Here's what to know about the condition.

How can you know if you're drinking too much soda? If any of these things happen to you, it's a pretty good indication that you should slow down and cut back.

Winter has historically been a time when the U.S. sees a rise in COVID infections, possibly due to holiday travel, indoor gatherings, and variants.

If your doctor diagnoses you with a thyroid condition, you are not alone. At least 12% of Americans will develop thyroid dysfunction in their lifetime.

In an exclusive interview, Health Digest spoke with Dr. J. Ben Wilkinson, an oncologist, about steps you can take to reduce your risk of prostate cancer.

Disease experts have warned that if left unchecked, COVID-19 could mutate into something that may evade our current vaccines. Is such a mutation already here?

After the COVID-19 and mpox outbreaks, you may have questions about other pandemics. Health Digest spoke with Dr. Park to ask if a polio epidemic could happen.

Good news is on the horizon for those who take insulin as pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly plans to lower costs for this potentially life-saving medication.

Due in large part to the spread of the delta variant, COVID-19 cases are increasing in children -- and they are increasingly quickly.

Here's everything you need to know about how COVID-19 can affect children – and how you and your family can remain protected.

Paxlovid, a drug developed by Pfizer, has emergency use authorization for some patients with COVID-19. But some are reporting a recurrence of the virus.

Does anyone else remember the Subway diet and its spokesman, Jared Fogle? Fast forward to today and the Subway diet has lost its place among top dieting trends.

If you are vaccinated and get a breakthrough COVID-19 infection, your symptoms are likely to be milder and last fewer days.

Hailey Bieber opens up about her recent health scare and mini-stroke. While uncommon in younger patients, doctors want everyone to know the warning signs.

One of the newest tools being used to combat new variants of COVID-19 is the result of work by PATH to test the ability of COVID-19 tests to detect variants.

As we push forward toward the light at the end of the tunnel in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's worth considering what it really means to be vaccinated.

Omeprazole is a drug commonly used to treat acid reflux and related conditions. Here's what you should know about its uses, dosage, and side effects.

While birth control is generally considered safe for most women, many still remain skeptical about the potential health risks, especially when used for a while.

When you have a cut, you might reach for Neosporin to keep the wound moisturized and the bacteria away. But can you do the same when the cut's inside your nose?

An FDA panel recently voted in favor of Pfizer's RSV vaccine despite some concerning health issues that arose during clinical trials.

Our knee joint is one of the joints in our body, most primed for mobility. But it is also among those most prone to stiffness. Here's what to look out for.

Cancer treatments like chemotherapy may seem impossible to undergo while pregnant, but if done at the correct time, it may still be a safe treatment.

According to a 2023 study in Nature Medicine, certain artificial sweeteners, particularly erythritol, might increase your risk of blood clots.

Jackie Goldschneider discussed her recovery from disordered eating and her decision to limit her time on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey."

Think you could play Superman or Wonder Woman? Take a look at some of the intense workouts these superhero actors undertook for their roles.

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is becoming more popular for treating some of the most pervasive mental health conditions. Here's how it works.