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Amanda Vining

Could A New Gene Discovery Explain Why More Women Are Diagnosed With Alzheimer's Than Men?

Researchers may have made great headway in understanding more about Alzheimer's risk factors for women. Here's what to know about a newly discovered gene.

Melissa Szaro

What Happens To Your Body When You Are Injured

Injuries can range in seriousness, and everyone gets one at some point. But what happens to and inside your body when you're injured? We've got the scoop.

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Erin Marie

Travis Barker's Pancreatitis Fully Explained

Blink-182's Travis Barker's diagnosis of pancreatitis is potentially linked to a recent colonoscopy procedure. Here's what we know so far.

Robin Rothstein

Inside Broadway Star Sidney DuPont's Experience With Cholesteatoma As A Child - Exclusive

Hearing loss could easily derail a career in theatre and musical arts. But that hasn't stopped Broadway star, Sidney DuPont. Read all about his inspiring story.

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Ruth Clark

How To Find Healthcare Providers Who Are Trans-Friendly

Finding medical care is critical, especially for trans folks, who suffer significant health disparities and generally lack access to appropriate care.

Ciara Lucas

Travis Barker's Health Scares Over The Years

Travis Barker, recently hospitalized, is not new to health scares. Here's a history of some of the major health complications he's endured over the years.

Anne Taylor

How Allergies And Sinus Issues Can Cause Bad Breath

Bad breath is a common symptom of allergies and sinus issues.

Kimberly Smith

Study Reveals A Startling Number Of Stroke Patients Had Previously Undiagnosed Risk Factors

While many risk factors for stroke are controllable, it turns out that many people who get strokes had risk factors they didn't even know they had.

Ciara Lucas

Study Finds COVID-19 May Increase Your Risk Of These Three Neurological Conditions

Health experts have been trying to determine the effects of COVID-19 on the nervous system and brain. Now new research reveals a connection to these conditions.

Amanda Vining

How To Recognize And Treat ADHD Triggers

Learning how to identify ADHD triggers and their effects on your symptoms can help you thrive, or at least give you a day without any added stress.

Meredith Cooper

How Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects Different Parts Of The Body

You probably know that rheumatoid arthritis affects the joints, but it can actually affect other body parts in surprising ways. Read on to learn more.

Woman sits on couch holding stomach in pain

Ruth Clark

What You Should Know About Somatic Symptom Disorder

When a person stresses about physical symptoms to the point that their daily life is disrupted, they may be diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder.

K. Cossey

Everything You Need To Know About Aplastic Anemia

Aplastic anemia is a rare and serious blood disorder in which the body's bone marrow fails to produce new blood cells. Here is what you should know.

Amanda Vining

A Meningococcal Disease Outbreak In Florida Is Growing Quickly. Here's How To Protect Yourself

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Florida Department of Health are looking into an outbreak of meningococcal disease in the state.

Kelsie Calderon

Is The Spread Of Monkeypox As Concerning As It Seems?

How concerned should you be about monkeypox? HealthDigest spoke to a medical professional to find out what you need to know.

Catherine Caruso

Does The Keto Diet Help Treat IBS Symptoms?

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common gastrointestinal disorder that causes gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea, but the condition can be managed.

Doctor holding a black paper card with text CELIAC DISEASE

Ruth Clark

What Happens If Celiac Disease Goes Untreated?

Early diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease are critical, and when left untreated, serious complications can follow. Here is what you need to know.

Ziba Redif

Natural Antihistamines That May Help Treat Allergy Symptoms

Most people associate allergies with spring and summer when airborne pollen is at its highest levels. However, allergic rhinitis can occur throughout the year.

Ginny Smith

Symptoms Of A Stroke You Shouldn't Ignore

When you have a stroke, early treatment is key to recovery and even survival. Here are the symptoms that indicate you should seek emergency care.

Young girl holds chalkboard with HPV written on it

Ciara Lucas

More Teens Are Getting Vaccinated Against HPV. Here's Why Experts Say This Is Important

HPV can greatly impact a person's health. That's why health experts are encouraging HPV vaccinations for adolescents and young adults of both genders.

K. Cossey

Inside Elisabeth Hasselbeck's Experience With Celiac Disease

Digestive symptoms of Celiac disease include bloating, nausea, and chronic diarrhea. Weight loss and joint pain are some of the non-digestive symptoms.

Anne Taylor

Overactive Bladder Versus UTI: What's The Difference?

Here's what you need to know about these two health conditions.

A father talks to his dad with Alzheimer's

Anne Taylor

What People With Alzheimer's Wish Everyone Knew About Living With The Disease

Read this if you know someone with Alzheimer's.

Sandra Langel

Types Of Skin Rashes Explained

If a red, itchy, or unsightly rash has erupted on your skin, you're probably eager to learn the cause and how you can get rid of it. We've got the scoop.