Chances are that, when it comes to our major organs, most people know what they're for. But what about the spleen? What role does it play in our health?

Whether you have sutures or stitches, your doctor will provide specific instructions for caring for them. Here's what you should know about the differences.

When do you apply deodorant for best results? Some brands suggest at night, but experts say there are dos and don'ts when it comes to wearing deodorant to bed.

Bunions are the protruding bony bumps at the base of your toe. In addition to surgery, there are several products that you can try out to relieve bunion pain.

How long it takes to see results from your yoga practice and the benefits you experience may be different from those of others. Here's what to expect.

Laughing disorder, or pseudobulbar affect (PBA), is a medical condition characterized by uncontrolled crying and laughing. Here's what you need to know.

Bone spurs are common, especially among older adults, and many cause no pain or problems. If you have one, here's what you need to know.

If you have a gluten intolerance or celiac disease, you need to follow a gluten-free diet for your health. But don't let these mistakes undermine your efforts.

Many people are quick to assume that medical procedures automatically refer to surgery. However, procedures and surgery are two different things.

To get a better idea of what time most people get up in the morning, we surveyed participants to share their typical wake-up time out of five answer choices.

Someone may have recommended that you begin adding a B vitamin into your diet. However, which one do you need, and, more importantly, what's the difference?

Though the keto diet is popular, for many it might not be sustainable. When you come off the keto diet, you may observe some bodily changes.

With COVID-19 subvariants on the rise, the Biden administration has announced a COVID-19 Winter Preparedness Plan, which includes more free home COVID tests.

The long-term effects of COVID haven't yet been understood. The CDC has just announced a study that may make headway on accurately reporting long COVID deaths.

People trying to manage type 2 diabetes take note: Calorie counting is out and carbohydrate counting is in, according to a recently published study.

A newly published study points to extreme temperatures as another possible factor that may influence one's risk for death due to heart disease.

For those with ovarian cancer, early detection of the disease is vital. However, many symptoms might be overlooked. Here's what you should look out for.

Placenta previa is a rare pregnancy condition in which the placenta blocks the cervix partially or totally. Here's what you need to know.

To find out how much screen time people indulge in daily, we asked Health Digest readers to report how many hours per day they spend looking at screens.

The human skin comprises tiny sacs of hair follicles surrounded by glands that secrete sebum. Here's everything you need to know about sebaceous cysts.

MRSA is a strain of staph bacteria that can work its way into open sores and wounds, causing infection. Here are the ways an MRSA infection affects the body.

Finding a lump is one of the most common ways to catch breast cancer early, but there are others, too. Here are some of the unexpected symptoms of the disease.

While lifting weights can be good for your health, you might wonder if it is ok for kids to do it. Here's what you need to know about kids and bodybuilding.

The American Diabetes Association's updated standards of care for healthcare practitioners this year are focused on access, prevention, and other concerns.

TikTok is inspiring millions of users to get up and get moving. But which fitness trends are catching on the most? Here's what our survey has to say.

Exercise is important for maintaining your health and mobility. But if you're dealing with joint issues, you may want to consider these exercise tips.

Skin cancer affects more people than any other cancer. New research is leading to a novel treatment that can help.