Are you not getting enough iron in your diet? It turns out that there's a popular breakfast food you can eat to give your iron levels a boost.

If you tend to indulge in a bit more food and drink during the holidays, you'll want to be aware of holiday heart syndrome. Here are the signs to look out for.

TV producer and the creator of so many legendary comedy shows of yesteryear, Norman Lear, died December 5 at the age of 101. Here is his cause of death.

Cramming your entire day's worth of protein requirements into a single meal may seem like an efficient choice. But would it actually harm your body?

Should cracks on your poop be a cause for panic, or is it normal for stools to have such an appearance. Here are some of the possible explanations.

Beans can be an excellent addition to most diets if you're lacking in specific nutrients. But if you suffer from any of these health conditions, avoid them.

If high cholesterol levels are part of your health woes, fret not. Research suggests adding fruits that are rich in this specific substance to your diet.

According to research, there's a simple arm exercise - a childhood playground favorite - that may actually be beneficial to do as we grow older. Read on.

On Sunday December 17, actor James McCaffrey died of causes related to his cancer diagnosis of multiple myeloma, TMZ reports. McCaffrey was 65.

In recent decades, the FDA has gone back and forth on the heart-related health benefits of consuming a certain protein-rich food.

Conventional wisdom says that getting enough sleep is good for our health. But are there mistakes we're making with sleep that affect our cholesterol levels?

Fighting with your significant other is never fun, but especially not if you do so when you're hungry. This is why you should think twice about arguing.

Depression is something many of us experience throughout our lives. It has an affect on more than just our brains though, our backs can also be damanged.

Your heart never stops working, even when you sleep. Do you know what your heart age is? We'll explain why it matters and how to calculate it.

There are many reasons why you might feel the urge to snack on something, even though you're not really hungry. How does this common action affect your body?

Let's explore more deeply the digestive issues caused by the carnivore diet and why they happen.

When you think of a long-term commitment with someone, you think of shared interests, values, and goals. You probably don't think of shared medical conditions.

There are all sorts of ways we can get protein in our diets, but an often forgotten one is through avocado consumption. Here's what we know.

There are many things that we do that age us, but hair might not be the top thing you think about. However, there is one simple mistake many of us make.

Do you like peanut butter? As it turns out, this perennial breakfast favorite may actually have an impact on your gut health if consumed regularly.

For someone who loves milk, a glass could bring a smile to their face. As it turns out, though, this beverage has surprising mood-affecting qualities.

The over-the-counter drug ibuprofen can provide relief for pain and inflammation. But sometimes, taking this medication can make you want to nap. Here's why.

Some say that laxatives can actually reduce your cholesterol levels - but is this safe? An expert clarifies this in an exclusive interview with Health Digest.

Have you ever been curious about the kind and quality of life a competitive eater leads? Here are some of the effects of doing this as your main job.

Looking for a decent alternative to meat that can help you get the recommended amount of protein in your diet? This vegan-friendly food is the answer.

Contrary to popular culture, unicorns aren't the only ones capable of dropping rainbow-colored poop. These foods can make your next toilet adventure colorful.

V8 juice and fruit juice may seem like a sweet match made in heaven. But consuming these two together can have some serious consequences for your bowels.