Health Conditions

TikTok videos are spreading information about an ingredient found in tampons, which some users say may cause cancer. Now physicians are speaking up.

For anyone with diabetes, receiving the right amount of insulin is crucial, as having too little or too much insulin can have unfavorable effects.

Rosacea is a chronic condition that causes your face to redden. When it affects the eyes, independently or in addition to the skin, it is called ocular rosacea.

If you have heart problems, it may manifest in these symptoms -- some of which may surprise you. Learn here what warning signs of heart trouble to look out for.

Ticks can excrete a cement-like substance that helps them stay attached to a host. The head may break off and remain beneath the skin after removing the body.

There are many causes and types of punctured lungs, and it can even happen spontaneously. The most common is traumatic pneumothorax.

Fish and shellfish are some of the prime culprits for allergic reactions. Read to discover if there's a difference between allergies to fish and shellfish.

Paget's disease of the breast is a rare form of breast cancer that has a unique presentation. Here's what you should know about this condition.

Some symptoms of chickenpox and monkeypox can appear similar, but there are distinguishing factors. Here's how to tell the difference between the two.

High blood pressure is a condition in which the force of the blood pumped throughout your arteries is too strong. Can this cause fatigue? Here's what to know.

Blood clots can develop anywhere, even in your stool. In this case, it's best to get it checked out at once because it can have something to do with your colon.

Peanut allergies are one of the most common allergies among children. Therefore, many wonder if eating peanuts during pregnancy can prevent its development.

A common diabetes drug is shown to contain carcinogens. However, it seems like it may be worse to stop taking your medication, even with traces of carcinogen.

Paying attention to portion size is vital when eating yogurt. Excessive consumption of yogurt will add more fat and calories to your diet.

For most people, getting the flu means a few days of feeling sick. However, in 2021, certain states showed more deaths from influenza and pneumonia.

High blood pressure is dangerous because it doesn't have what experts would consider specific symptoms. Here are some signs worth paying attention to.

Diabetes can increase your risk of developing many other health conditions, including anemia.

Actress and writer Mindy Kaling recently opened up about how the death of her mother affected her life and work.

Despite being often mixed up, food allergies and food intolerances are two very different things. Here's everything you need to know about nut allergies.

Polio may once have been a thing of the past, but its recent reemergence in New York has health experts concerned.

Be aware of allergic reactions and the foods that can cause them, not just for your own safety, but for the safety of others who'll be eating with you as well.

Natasha Vani, a naturopathic doctor, spoke to Health Digest about how adjusting your health habits can affect chronic diseases you're dealing with.

Honey is an organically occurring sweetener humans have used as food and medicine for at least 8000 years. But is honey safe for people with diabetes?

HIV can be a devastating illness leading to serious health complications and even death. Here are the states that saw the most in 2021.

Who knew walking could provide so many benefits to our health? As it turns out, new research suggests timing walks after meals could boost health even more.

The meniscus consists of two wedge-shaped pieces of cartilage that lie between the two bones that make up the leg — the femur and the tibia.

Fatty liver disease is a common form of liver disease characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fat in the liver. Here's what it does to your body.