Diabetes is a common health condition in the U.S. So you may wonder if you're bound to get it if it runs in your family. Here's how genetics may play a role.
A new study published in Nature Medicine suggests that COVID reinfection can put a person at risk for health conditions in the months following the illness.
Heart failure is a leading cause of death, but it can often be difficult to diagnose initially. Learn how the Apple Watch is being used to recognize it.
Strokes can be difficult to understand for a lot of people. Let's take a look at the top myths surrounding strokes, and establish what's true and what's not.
What people might at first write off as a pimple sometimes turns out to be a cold sore. These blisters like to appear on the lips and overstay their welcome.
Folake Olowofoyeku endured years of agony before her endometriosis surgery. She told Health Digest how she was finally able to conquer it with treatment.
Catching the flu can be miserable and even deadly for some. But, this year may be slightly different regarding the flu vaccine for those over 65 years old.
Cerebral palsy is a motor disorder that's typically diagnosed early in a child's life. Here's what you need to know about the causes, symptoms, and treatments.
To figure out which OTC flu medicine is preferred by readers of Health Digest, we asked 610 readers to choose their go-to product. Here's what they had to say.
Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract. These are the best exercises to help manage symptoms when you have ulcerative colitis.
Alcohol use disorder is a serious condition affecting many Americans. Learn how a heart disease pill may help to reduce alcohol cravings, according to a study.
You are probably familiar with anorexia and bulimia, but several other conditions also involve disordered eating. Here are the ones you may not have heard of.
In order to monitor for certain conditions, your doctor may assess your alkaline phosphatase level. Here's what it means if your alkaline phosphatase is high.
Allergies can be a pain, and they are something you may suffer from all year, even if you're spending most of your time indoors. Here are some inside allergens.
If you have seasonal allergies, you may notice that they get worse in the afternoon or evening hours. Here's why your allergies may feel worse later in the day.