Health Conditions - Health Digest

Nancy Schimelpfening

Why Having A 'Normal' Glucose Level Doesn't Always Mean Your Insulin Levels Are OK

Insulin is a hormone that manages blood sugar, but just because blood sugar levels are normal doesn't mean that the same is true for insulin levels.

Nancy Schimelpfening

Can Pulmonary Hypertension Make It Harder For You To Breathe?

Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that occurs in the lungs. Does this mean that it can lead to difficulty breathing? Here's what to know.

Nancy Schimelpfening

How And When To Use Every Type Of Thermometer

The best way to check for a fever is by using a thermometer, but there are so many different kinds out there, you may have a difficult time choosing one.

Sabika Hassan

The Connection Between Red Eyes And Blood Pressure Explained

We all know hypertension can have a lot of nasty effects on our health, but can it cause red eyes? Here's what to know about how hypertension affects your eyes.

Ribhu

What We Learned About Elvis Presley's Health After His Death

Elvis Presley's death at age 42 shocked the world, and has been a source of controversy. What have we since learned about the star's health prior to his death?

Nancy Schimelpfening

Can A UTI Make It Harder For You To Breathe?

Sometimes, if a urinary tract infection is untreated, it can progress to a more serious condition called urosepsis, which can cause difficulty breathing.

K. Cossey

Inside Shania Twain's Experience With Lyme Disease

In 2003, Shania Twain was bit by a tick while horseback riding in Virginia and contracted the bacterial infection known as Lyme disease.

Anne Taylor

Starches That Actually Help Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symptoms

What you think you know about fiber and IBD may not be accurate.

Zrinka Peters

Does Tylenol Cause Constipation?

Tylenol's a common medication used to treat pain and fever. While it's generally considered safe, certain side effects can occur. Is constipation one of them?

Beth Bradford

The Surprising Technique That May Soothe Your Allergies

Allergies are a common health condition for Americans. But can alternative therapies provide relief beyond taking medications? Here's one to consider.

Kimberly Smith

Does Rubella Still Exist?

From 1964 to 1965, some 12.5 million people in the U.S. were infected with rubella. After the vaccination program, however, cases in the U.S. dropped.

White blocks spelling out "diverticulitis"

Meredith Cooper

7 Foods To Eat And 7 To Avoid For Diverticulitis

Diet can have a huge impact on conditions affecting the digestive tract, so if you have diverticulitis, here are some foods you'll want to try or avoid.

Anne Taylor

The Most Common Ulcerative Colitis Treatments

Here's what you need to know about treating ulcerative colitis.

Anne Taylor

What Are The Racial Disparities In Breast Cancer?

Here's what you should know about how breast cancer affects people of different races.

Kimberly Smith

Could Nightmares Be An Early Indicator Of Parkinson's Disease?

A new study reveals how our dreams could provide clues as to whether or not we might develop Parkinson's disease. Here's what the research says.

Healthcare practitioner placing hand on spine of patient

Erin Marie

Can Scoliosis Make It Harder For You To Breathe?

Depending on severity, individuals with scoliosis may experience back pain and difficulty moving. Can scoliosis also affect one's ability to breathe?

Robin Rothstein

Some Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients May Be Able To Skip Radiation, According To New Research

Radiation may not benefit all breast cancer patients, researchers suggest. Here's how they've determined who falls into this category.

Nancy Schimelpfening

Can You Naturally Get Rid Of A UTI?

In some cases, people may opt to try to treat the UTI on their own with home remedies. However, relying on natural treatments can be risky.

K. Cossey

How To Prevent Allergic Shiners

Despite a black eye and allergic shiners having similarities, the two are different. Allergic shiners do, however, appear blue or purple in color.

Nancy Schimelpfening

Does Going Gluten-Free Help Reduce Your Risk Of GERD?

Gluten has gotten a bad rap in many health and wellness circles. But can it actually cause GERD for some people? Here's what the science suggests.

Anne Taylor

If You Experience Back Pain When You're Sick, This Could Be Why

This is why your back might be sore while you're nursing a cold.

a cityscape covered with the words 'monkeypox virus'

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Has Monkeypox Been Silently Spreading For Years?

Dr. Rosamund Lewis, the World Health Organization's technical lead for monkeypox, said that monkeypox may have been spreading undetected for months or years.

Woman with ehler danlos syndrome applies pressure to her back

Sabika Hassan

Why Is Ehlers-Danlos An Often Dismissed Diagnosis?

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) frequently goes undiagnosed for years at a time. In fact, some doctors even dismiss injuries as mere accidents.

Sabika Hassan

If You Can't See Well At Night, It Could Be Something More Serious

An inability to see in the dark can be a huge issue, especially if you work at night. If you're experiencing this, it could be a sign of something serious.