While having high blood pressure or high cholesterol may seem like more obvious heart disease risk factors, your skin may be able to predict your risk too.
Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, is a fairly common type of cancer. A number of factors can affect your risk of having it, including this pooping mistake.
The link between high cholesterol and brain health may seem to be straightforward at first. However, recent research has yielded rather interesting findings.
When we think about different ways we can die, we don't often consider everyday objects and activities. Surprisingly, some of them can kill us almost instantly.
Generally, we have an idea about how having high cholesterol levels is bad for our health. But how exactly does this diagnosis affect one's risk of early death?
No matter where you go, it's easy to find a snack or food recipe that has potatoes in it. But if you have this specific medical condition, go easy on the fries.
Over the years, a number of celebrities have talked about how they were diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, as well as their experience in living with it.
Some have reported that after a person dies, their body may sometimes emit a weird sound. This isn't just a made-up story, though; there's science behind it.
While we cannot predict the exact moment a person will die, there may be signs that a loved one may soon depart. These can emerge as early as 40 days before.
Aside from allowing us to see, our eyes can also clue us in on what may be wrong with our bodies. That includes exhibiting symptoms of certain types of cancer.
We know that protein is essential for strong muscles, healthy bones, and energy levels, but have you ever considered the effect of protein on the brain?
If you regularly enjoy steak, veal, lamb, mutton, or pork, and have decided to cut down on red meat, you may start noticing some changes in your poop habits.
Protein plays many roles, including aiding in growth and repair. A high-protein diet may be beneficial for certain health conditions too, including these.
In order to prevent norovirus from spreading to other people, it's important to take certain steps while you are contagious. This is how long that might be.
Hemorrhoids can be painful and itchy. They can also produce blood in one's poop, which can be alarming at first glance. But can they actually kill you?
While rates of colon cancer among older adults have dropped significantly over the years, experts are seeing more young adults being diagnosed with the disease.
Getting enough protein is essential for muscle growth and repair, among other crucial functions. But a mistake in protein consumption can dehydrate you.
It's not every day you're told to be careful about eating salads. It turns out, though, one medical condition could be exacerbated by common salad ingredients.
Which common eating habits could actually be doing more harm than good to your heart? A registered dietitian shared her insights exclusively with Health Digest.
Having sex with your partner on a regular basis can have a variety of effects on your health. But when you stop, how does it affect your cognitive abilities?
A total cholesterol level that exceeds 200 mg/dL is considered high, but exercise can help lower that value. Here's how many minutes of exercise it takes.
Peanut butter eaten in moderation is great for you. However, there is one ingredient commonly found in peanut butter that you should avoid for your gut health.