If you itch while taking a medication, there are various reasons this could be happening, including one which could become life-threatening.

Skin tags are a common condition in which harmless, painless growths appear on the skin. But what causes them and can they develop in areas like the lips?

White blood cells, which are produced in the bone marrow, are an important part of the body's immune system. Here's what it means if your WBC is low.

Along with the unpleasant symptoms that come with being infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), many can stay contagious for a certain period of time.

If you are low in vitamin B12, your doctor may prescribe supplements for you. Here's what you can expect for how long it will take for them to start working.

It's essential to seek a specialist for insomnia at the right time to avoid being sleep deprived and compromising your overall wellbeing and everyday life.

Migraines are often confused with sinus or allergy headaches, which means many people don't know what allergy headaches really feel like. Here's what to know.

There are many different types of headaches, including thirst headaches, that can be prevented. However, it's important to consider a few factors.

Undercooking foods can cause harm -- but so can overcooking foods. Cooking with high heat can trigger inflammation. Learn how to combat its effects.

No matter how frequently you're going to the bathroom, the color of your poop can indicate an underlying medical condition or share insight into your diet.

There are many precautions you must take when undergoing dialysis.

A sinus infection is unpleasant no matter who you are or how you got it. But where does it come from, and is a sinus infection something you can catch?

While they are useful for many people, antipsychotics can come with a wealth of adverse effects, and it turns out kidney injury may be one of them.

The Food and Drug Administration recently announced that COVID-19 boosters will be rolled out in a few weeks to those who want them.

Zinc is a key mineral in the body that could help reduce the severity of acne, but how long does it take for zinc supplements to start working?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is currently reviewing clinical trial data from a new study, which highlights the potential of new MS treatment.

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Jeffrey Sulitzer, DMD, explains the most common dental hygiene habits you should avoid.

Indoor cycling is a sweaty, low-impact workout that will get your heart pumping. Here's how much water you should be drinking during an indoor cycling session.

White blood cells form a crucial part of the immune system, helping the body fight against infections, but what does it mean when your body has an excess?

Since abortions carry risks like any other medication or medical procedure, many women have come to wonder if having one will eventually cause infertility.

As we get older, our bodies go through significant changes. But what about our ability to smell? Read on to learn what happens to our sense of smell as we age.

Whether you're adding it to your yogurt for breakfast or sprinkling some onto your salad at lunch, wheat germ can provide a variety of health benefits.

Everyone deals with morning breath but that doesn't make it any less off-putting and embarrassing. Here are some helpful tips for conquering morning breath.

Now that the COVID-19 pandemic is finally beginning to ease up, people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery at higher rates than before, but why?

Pre-workout supplements are generally safe in the short run, but certain ingredients in these products have potential side effects.

Thanks to the pandemic, a lot of therapy has shifted online, but is therapy done virtually as effective as it is in person? Expert Yohnit Spruch discusses.

If you've experienced negative mental health impacts from the pandemic, you're not alone. Dr. Sanam Hafeez weighs in on how much it's affected adults over time.