Health Conditions

Though as many as 10% of women have endometriosis, the condition remains hard to diagnose and treat. Why is this?

A remedy for fasting headache pain is to eat, but that might not be possible for some. However, there are ways to prevent fasting headaches and get relief.

With laughter being such an integral part of being human, can it have some negative effects? Here are some potential downsides to side-splitting laughter.

While 2D mammograms are the current standard of care in detecting breast cancer, they may be replaced by 3D mammograms in the future. Here's what research says.

If you have a UTI, you can still exercise safely while you're healing -- but there are some things to keep in mind.

Those diagnosed with ovarian cancer will naturally wonder what happens next when treatment begins. Health Digest spoke with an expert to find out.

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory condition, and while there's no cure, a treatment plan can help manage symptoms and prevent flare-ups.

A butterfly rash is a symptom of lupus, but does the presence of a butterfly rash always mean that you have lupus? Or could it be caused by other things?

Screening for colorectal cancer usually begins at 45 years old. Get ahead of colorectal cancer by paying close attention to what your body is telling you.

Some people with asthma may notice that their symptoms worsen at night, but why is this the case? Read on to learn more.

Kidney stones are a common and painful ailment, but there are certain things you can do to help avoid them. Here are some expert tips from a urologist.

It's long been known that there's a link between menstruation and headache, but a recent study has new findings on what might cause this connection.

If you're pregnant, you may be wondering what seasonal allergy treatments are safest to use. Read on to learn more.

If you're experiencing uncomfortable allergy symptoms, it might be hard to tell what's triggering them. Here's how to determine if mold might be the cause.

Colorectal cancer is on the rise in patients under the age of 45, and scientists don't yet know the cause. Learn more here.

If you've been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, you might wonder what the next steps will be. We spoke with an expert to find out.

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative condition surrounded by myths. Health Digest spoke with an expert who dispels some of the most common.

Antidepressants can have effects beyond treating depression, including pain relief. Does this mean they can also relieve migraines? Here's what science says.

The body is more prone to hypoglycemia after giving birth, and this in turn can cause a range of serious symptoms. Read on to learn more.

It's important to be able to distinguish between a spider bite and a MRSA infection. Both may appear similar, but there are key differences to keep in mind.

People with seasonal allergies might be finding their symptoms starting earlier in the spring or lingering longer in the fall. This isn't a fluke. Here's why.

Mitochondrial disease refers to a group of individual genetic disorders resulting from insufficient energy production in the body. Learn more about it here.

Research has shown that some kinds of birth control can provide the additional positive effect of reducing some cancer risk. Read on to learn more.

If you have an ovarian cyst during pregnancy, here's what you should know about how it might affect you and how you can manage it.

If you've experienced constipation before, you've probably taken medication like MiraLAX or Metamucil. However, many may be wondering which one is better.

f you recently noticed a change in your urine, it may be a good idea to let your doctor know. The underlying cause may be harmless, or may actually be serious.

For women experiencing vaginal dryness, laser therapy may be a viable treatment option. Read on to learn more.