Researchers found that people with prediabetes had a 1.7 times greater risk of heart attack compared to those without this condition.

With COVID-19 cases projected to increase, US health officials are sounding the alarm on the need for more congressional coronavirus funding.

Comorbid diagnoses of multiple mental health disorders are common, particularly when it comes to depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.

Working from home can be difficult for some, especially those who struggle with ADHD. Fortunately, there are ways to make it a better experience.

Pomegranate is brimming with nutrients. While the outside is round and red, the inside has white flesh with translucent small juicy sacs, known as arils.

Emphysema is a disease that occurs in damaged lungs. But some researchers say patients are subject to racial medical referencing. Here's why that's problematic.

Our blood contains a variety of substances and serves as a biomarker for numerous health metrics. Here are the signs you should get a blood test.

Be it weight loss, allergy relief, or another benefit, both cleanses and detoxes can make you feel better in some way, shape, or form.

Want to break up with your waxer? You may be thinking of getting laser hair removal. But before you do, here's everything you need to know.

Too much earwax in the ears can be detrimental to your body when left untreated. Earwax buildup can cause a chronic cough, hearing loss, pain, or itching.

Not only does fruit deliver an adequate dose of carbs to replenish the energy you've lost during your workout, but they are also super easy to digest.

Writer and behavioral scientist Gianna Biscontini sat down with Health Digest to discuss her new book, workplace burnout, and how to live an authentic life.

Many women use feminine hygiene wipes and washes. However, some gynecologists say that these wipes are unnecessary and can even be harmful.

Sports psychologist Dr. Jarrod Spencer discusses social media, fandom, mental health among elite athletes, and his new documentary "I'm Fine, (Not) Really."

Living authentically has not always come naturally to Gianna Biscontini. Here's how she's learned to tap into her true desires to lead a more fulfilling life.

It's easy to go overboard on caffeine when you're drowning in work. At some point, you begin to feel jittery, and your heart rate rises. What should you do?

Cortisone shots are injections that can help relieve pain and inflammation in specific areas of the body, but just how soon can you expect relief?

Generic drugs are cheaper, but we have all heard the old saying that you get what you pay for. Are generic drugs safe and effective? Here's what to know.

Whatever your reasons for not going to the doctor may be, once you've decided to go back, there are a few things you should keep in mind for an easy transition.

Graves' disease is an immune disorder that causes thyroid hormones to be produced in excessive amounts. Perhaps surprisingly, it has been linked to depression.

Feeling a lump in your breast is scary but there are steps you can take to determine whether or not the lump is cancerous. Among these steps is a breast biopsy.

While every human is wired to experience this fight or flight response, research has shown that it may manifest differently in men than it does in women.

With stress being the culprit behind so many migraines, stress management strategies such as yoga and meditation can be a useful weapon against migraines.

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a widely misunderstood condition that affects up to 1.5% of the population. Here is what you should know.

There are many things you can do to improve your longevity and quality of life. It turns out that cultivating healthy relationships may be among them.

While many associate tic disorders with a condition called Tourette's Syndrome, other conditions can cause tics as well. Here's what they are.

Research has shown that exposure to environmental toxins can affect reproductive health in those who are pregnant, as well as impact fetal development.