Health Conditions - Health Digest

Ruth Clark

The First Thing You Should Do If You Think You Have Food Poisoning

The last thing anyone ever wants is to develop food poisoning. After making sure a bathroom is nearby, there are a few things that should be top priority.

Kimberly Smith

What Happens To Your Heart When You Take A Walk Every Day

Walking engages many of your muscles such as your glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, calves, and ankles. Does it also work out your heart?

Nancy Schimelpfening

How To Identify If You Have A Hernia

Are you having an aching sensation that you think may be due to a hernia? Understanding hernias can help you determine if this is the cause of your discomfort.

Kharissa Forte

Study Reveals Light Smoking May Cause As Much DNA Damage As Heavy Smoking

According to a new study in Nature Genetics, people who smoke heavily may have the same risk of lung cell mutations as people who smoke less frequently.

Erin Demmer

What Is An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm And Who Should Get Tested For It?

Some people may be at greater risk of developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm, and it's recommended that some of these groups undergo screening. Here's who.

Nancy Schimelpfening

Warning Signs From Your Stomach That You Shouldn't Ignore

Signs of stomach cancer can be so vague that they don't really raise any suspicion. That's why it's important to be aware of common warning signs.

Joanna Marie

What's The Difference Between Bacterial And Viral Meningitis?

Bacterial and viral meningitis have some distinct differences between them. Here's what to know about the causes, symptoms, and treatment for each.

Erin Demmer

What Does It Really Mean When Your RBC Is Low?

If you've had a blood test report that said your RBC is low, you may be wondering what this really means. These medical conditions are associated with low RBC.

Beth Bradford

How Building Bone Density Can Help Prevent Osteoporosis

Even if your bones are healthy now, you can take measures now to prevent osteoporosis later in life. This is what you need to know about building bone density.

Beth Bradford

New Study Finds The Mediterranean Diet May Help To Improve Melanoma Survival

A new study has found that the Mediterranean diet may help improve melanoma survival. Here's what we know about this study and its findings.

Lisabeth Fauble

Exercises To Try If You Have An Underactive Thyroid

Exercise is essential for overall well-being and can help keep thyroid symptoms in check, Here are some exercises to try if you have an underactive thyroid.

Brynna Standen

Why PCOS Is Often A Missed Diagnosis

The female anatomy is still grossly understudied. A good example of this is the confusion in the medical community around diagnosing PCOS and its symptoms.

Maria Faller

The Surprising Way Vitamin C Can Affect Your Allergies

Vitamin C not only helps keep you healthy and robust but may protect against immune system deficiencies. Can it help with your allergies as well?

Jenna Demmer

How Much Does Tylenol Lower Your Temperature?

Fortunately, there are many ways to help alleviate a fever. Taking Tylenol can help you reduce your fever by a few degrees, providing relief.

Bearded man showing pain with kidney stones

Agnes Erickson

The First Thing You Should Do After A Kidney Stone Passes

We know that a kidney stone can be painful to pass and that they are a common problem — but what should you do once you are rid of it?

Joanna Marie

What Really Causes Kidney Stones?

Kidney stones can form when your urine doesn't have enough fluid to dilute the crystal-forming substances. There are several treatment options available.

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Andra Picincu

Your Dry Eyes Could Be A Sign Of Something Else

Dry eye disease affects more than 16 million people in the US alone. However, this number may actually be higher because many cases go undiagnosed.

Joanna Marie

How Is Pericarditis Treated?

In some cases, pericarditis can lead to serious complications, like pericardial effusion. Luckily, there are different methods of treatment.

Elaine Hinzey

Type 2 Diabetes Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, and approximately 90 to 95% of such ones have type 2 diabetes. Here's what you need to know about the condition.

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Marica Laing

Everything You Should Stop Believing About Migraines

Migraines come with their own fair share of false information. We've uncovered some of the myths around this neurological disease. Read on for the details.

Christine Byrne

If You're Having Constipation, This Might Be Why

Constipation is a common and growing problem in the United States. If you're having trouble going number two, here are some things that may be contributing.

David Oscar

What You Need To Know About Severe Asthma

Asthma can be scary. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to help control the condition. Here's what you need to know about severe asthma.

Anthony Carli, PA-C

14 Common Causes Of Chest Pain

Chest pain should always be taken seriously, but there's a multitude of explanations for why pain in the chest can occur -- some serious, many not.

Sandra Langel

Skin Cancer Explained: Causes, Types, And Treatments

There are several types of skin cancer. With knowledge comes the ability to seek proper medical attention. Read on to discover all the causes and treatments.