Health Conditions

As we age, we can often experience macular degeneration, a loss of eyesight. Learn about a study of medications that may reduce the risk of the condition.

A new study suggests that older cancer survivors are at a higher risk of some types of fractures than older adults without a prior cancer diagnosis.

There are several symptoms associated with lung cancer, though they may vary depending on the type and stage of the disease.

High bilirubin levels are known to cause jaundice, but what if your levels are low? Find out what it means if your bilirubin levels are low.

Simple exercises can help relieve tennis elbow pain. Check with your doctor first to make sure you're dealing with tennis elbow and not something else.

While sore throats are a common health complaint, there are plenty of at-home remedies to try. You may have tried honey or hot tea -- but what about hot sauce?

Nothing can ruin your day like a sinus headache, that achy pain behind your face caused by mucus buildup in your sinuses. Here's what you need to know.

Keloid scars can be a challenging physical condition to deal with - both emotionally and medically. Here's what you need to know about this type of scar.

With the prostate being an important organ in the male body, it's crucial to keep it in a good state of health. Luckily, there are certain foods that can help.

Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation in your joints. Besides taking medications, arthritis pain can be relieved using therapeutic techniques.

Carpal tunnel and arthritis are two conditions that can cause pain, stiffness, and numbness in the hands.

Sciatica is a condition that causes severe inflammation or aches due to pressure on the sciatic nerve. These are some of the remedies you can try at home.

Varicose veins are fairly common, and while mostly harmless, they can be unsightly and lead to discomfort and complications. Here's what you should know.

About 37 million Americans have some type of lung disease. What does it mean if there is a burning sensation in your lungs? When is it a symptom of?

Eating disorders are common and among the most deadly mental health conditions, but they're often misunderstood. Here are the myths you should stop believing.

It may not be easy to find relief from pain if it's aggravated by your work. Cannabidiol (CBD) oil can also relieve pain, but does it ease carpal tunnel pain?

Arthritis and sciatica can both cause discomfort and serious pain. Learn more about the similarities and differences between the two conditions.

Pain becomes more common as we enter our 40s and new research indicates that it's important to treat chronic pain then rather than waiting. Here's why.

According to a new study, being in a happy marriage may help you recover more easily after a heart attack. Here's why marital happiness is so important.

Pain can occur in different parts of the body. Health Digest wanted to know the most common type of pain our readers experienced. The answers are unexpected.

While the gold-standard treatment for sleep apnea is a CPAP machine, there are other options like mouthguards available. But do they work?

Early-onset dementia and its most common form, Alzheimer's, are on the rise. This is what these conditions are, how they are diagnosed and how they are treated.

While celiac disease often occurs in people genetically predisposed to it, a study has found a connection between childhood eating habits and celiac diagnosis.

Our tear system is regularly making tears to maintain the balance of moisture in the eye. When the glands can't drain this fluid, a blocked tear duct occurs.

Here are some of the symptoms of scoliosis you definitely should not ignore.

Though Botox is mostly commonly used as an anti-aging treatment, it can also be used to help a number of other conditions. Some may surprise you.

You absolutely love your scented candles for relaxation, but could they be causing your sinus issues? Learn whether scented candles can cause sinus problems