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.

New trends show that children may be more likely to develop diabetes in the future. Here's what the research says and what's behind the shift.

Overall, regular yoga practice can help to increase muscle strength and endurance, but if you want to strengthen your arms try these specific yoga moves.

We have everything you need to know about ablation surgery, including what it is, how it's done, when you might need it, and what the risks and benefits are.

After a successful decades-long career as a broadcast journalist, Barbara Walters chose to retire in 2014 when she was in her mid-80s.

Vertigo is a condition in which a person has the perception that the world is spinning. It's the result of issues concerning the inner ear and brain.