Idiopathic hypersomnia is an uncommon sleep disorder that involves excessive sleep and tiredness. Here is what it is, and how it is diagnosed.

Visiting a podiatrist is a good way to get your feet examined and treated if you are experiencing any problems.

Sebaceous cysts can be unsightly and obnoxious, but even so, you shouldn't try removing them yourself. Discover why you should never pop a cyst at home.

Next time you're out dining, you may want to take a moment to listen to the background music playing. It could unconsciously be influencing your order.

Thigh pain may come with other symptoms, such as tingling and numbness. Take note of these symptoms over several days before reaching out to your doctor.

With COVID-19 variants continuing to spread, it sometimes feels impossible to avoid the virus. However, if you're pregnant, there are a few things to consider.

Knowing what to eat or drink can be difficult when you have lupus. Some foods and beverages may trigger flare-ups or interact with your meds.

While it was once common practice to clamp and cut the umbilical cord immediately after birth, research is now revealing that there are good reasons to wait.

Normal pap smear results mean you'll only need to repeat the test at your next check-up in three years, but what if you get abnormal results?

Botox injections can be used to treat a wide range of health conditions from migraines, to foot pain, eyelid muscle spasms, and digestive problems.

Exposure to cold temperatures can have many effects on health, both good and bad. But did you know that you could actually be allergic to the cold?

Unfortunately, some of the foods we typically crave when we're sick can actually make our symptoms worse.

If your skin is crawling, itching, or burning and has fibers sticking out of it, it could be a sign that you have this rare medical condition.

There are many rules to follow as you prepare for surgery, and one of them is what you can and can't eat or drink leading up to the procedure.

Going gluten-free is trendy, which may leave you wondering if it's really healthy to bid adieu to gluten. The answer's more complicated than you might think.

It's easy to write off a life-threatening brain aneurysm as a migraine due to their overlap in symptoms, so it's important to be able to differentiate the two.

Not only can blood harbor harmful bacteria and pathogens that can cause food poisoning, but it can also transmit bloodborne illnesses.

While it's important to stay hydrated, especially when you have kidney disease, water loading can actually make your condition worse.

A pore vacuum is a device designed to unclog your pores by sucking dirt, bacteria, dead skin cells, and excess oil from your skin, but how do you use it?

Sudafed is a medication used to relieve nasal congestion or sinus pain caused by allergies, flu, or the common cold. Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?

Macular degeneration is a disease that affects the macula, which is the central area of the retina.

Magnesium is an important mineral, and supplements can help with a number of health conditions. But how long does it take for magnesium to start working?

Everybody knows that having a kidney stone can be a painful and frustrating experience, but how long does it usually take for a stone to pass?

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is calling on doctors to test some of their patients for PFAS levels.

To remove inappropriate and outdated stigmas from menstruation, we need to talk about it. Here is the menstrual cycle, and all of its phases, explained.

While psychedelic drug therapy helps many people manage their mental health, these drugs do not work for everyone.

Keeping your gut and your brain happy go hand in hand. Dr. Raja Dhir told Health Digest the best way to care for both at the same time.