Different OTC medications target different symptoms. Ibuprofen and DayQuil are popular choices for cold and flu symptoms, but is it safe to take them together?

Americans dine out regularly, and often expect restaurants to deliver a premium experience. But here's why you may want to avoid soup at your favorite eatery.

Energy drinks are popular beverages consumed by millions of people worldwide. But can these best-selling drinks be dangerous for your kidneys?

Many of us have asymmetry when we walk. Though it might seem like a minor imbalance in your walking stride, it can easily add up and cause a lot of pain.

Sharing certain everyday items with a friend, roommate, or partner may seem harmless enough, but science tells us nail clippers shouldn't be one of these items.

Eczema and psoriasis are conditions that share similar symptoms. The question is, can skin be afflicted by more than one of these conditions at the same time?

The IUD removal process seems so easy, you may consider doing it yourself at home. However, trying to remove your device on your own may do more harm than good.

When cold and flu season hits, sore throats are a common occurrence. Health Digest readers said these are some of their go-to sore throat remedies.

Can illness really be all in your head? Or is your mind powerful enough to create physical issues that could fool not only doctors but even yourself?

It might surprise you to learn how easy it is to make mistakes that could compromise your ear health or hearing ability. Here are a few of the most common ones.

Body odor is typically caused by the breakdown of sweat by bacteria on the skin, which causes a distinct odor. However, hormonal changes play a role too.

To distinguish between a chalazion and a stye, it is important to pay attention to the characteristics of the bump, including its level of discomfort.

If you are gluten-free, going on a keto diet might feel like it would be difficult. Here's what you need to know about eating gluten-free on the keto diet.

Proponents believe the ketogenic egg fast activates fat burning, though in a shorter amount of time than a regular keto diet. But is it safe?

Have you ever noticed that one eye looks slightly different from the other? Or that one leg is a tad longer? Here's why our bodies are asymmetrical.

Individuals with hypochondria fear illness to an extreme degree, believing wholeheartedly they are sick when they aren't. But can hypochondria be treated?

Trypophobia is a condition characterized by fear or discomfort with patterns or clusters of small holes. If you have trypophobia these things can help.

Contact dermatitis is a type of skin irritation that occurs when the skin comes into contact with an allergen. Here's why it might happen in your armpits.

Despite the widely accepted use of propylene glycol in food, there is an ongoing debate about how safe it really is for consumption. Here's what to know.

Posterior tibial tendonitis is caused by the inflammation of the posterior tibial tendon. These are the signs you might have posterior tibial tendonitis.

It's always a good idea to talk to a doctor any time you notice a new, persistent body odor. Here's what it might mean if you smell like bleach.

Aging is a process that happens to everyone, but what causes it? This is what the immunological theory of aging says about how aging occurs.

Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil is a supplement that is growing in use and popularity, especially alongside a keto diet. Could it be helpful for epilepsy?

Two terms we have often heard with COVID drugs and vaccines are FDA approval and Emergency Use Authorization. These are the important differences between them.

A few antiviral medications are currently in use for COVID-19 treatment. However, research suggests that there is a promising new antiviral on its way.

Metformin, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, has been found to potentially reduce the body's ability to absorb vitamin B12. Should you take a supplement?

China is once again experiencing a surge in cases of COVID-19, but this time some experts think that it could signal the end of the pandemic. Here's why.