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The U.S. Senate recently voted in favor of permanent Daylight Saving Time. Now, the AMA is weighing in on the matter. Read on to find out where they stand.

A popular and versatile fruit, tomatoes may play an important role in gut health. Read on to find out why a tomato a day may lead to a healthy gut.

Online retail giant Amazon is now offering a virtual health care clinic in the United States. Learn more about the company's new health care service.

A new study published in Nature Medicine suggests that COVID reinfection can put a person at risk for health conditions in the months following the illness.

Heart failure is a leading cause of death, but it can often be difficult to diagnose initially. Learn how the Apple Watch is being used to recognize it.

A recent study published in eLife reveals what one antioxidant, called glutathione, might do for your overall motivation. Here's what to know.

Medicine can be a huge help when we're sick with the cold or flu. But it can also present a risk for young children who ingest too much.

Catching the flu can be miserable and even deadly for some. But, this year may be slightly different regarding the flu vaccine for those over 65 years old.

Head into any store, and you'll find rows of sunscreens on the shelves. So to find out which sunscreen brand is most preferred, we asked Health Digest readers.

Comedian Gallagher, who was known for his watermelon-smashing antics has died at the age of 76. Read on to find out the cause of Gallagher's death.

An increase in exposure to sunlight may help treat symptoms of SAD, alongside therapy and medication. Here are the 5 best lamps for seasonal depression.

Government officials have now launched a new COVID-19 vaccine effort, deemed the HHS "Countdown to Thanksgiving Vax Up America Tour." Here's how it will work.

Intermittent fasting is not for everyone and it can come with some undesirable effects. A new study indicates that it is linked with eating disorders.

A recent listeria outbreak has left many people concerned about how to avoid getting sick.

When it comes to toothpaste, both Crest and Colgate stand out as two reputable brands. But which brand do people favor more? Read on to find out.

Eating disorders can be hard to detect as is. However, a new study suggests that testing a certain thing may eventually help with the diagnosis.

If you have seasonal allergies, you may notice that they get worse in the afternoon or evening hours. Here's why your allergies may feel worse later in the day.

The 'tripledemic' is a term that has been coined to describe the convergence of three health crises this winter.

A fake Eli Lilly account tweeted a free insulin announcement, which left many individuals taken aback. However, now it's just caused more confusion.

Cancer seems unavoidable, and while today that may be, in the future, it may not. A new study predicts how and when cervical cancer will no longer be an issue.

Autism may present differently in women than in men which may lead to misdiagnoses and mental health issues. Here are the most common signs of autism in women.

Marked by diarrhea, fever, and chills, listeriosis can potentially make you very ill. Here's what the CDC wants you to know about the latest listeria outbreak.

You may want to think twice before reaching for those potato chips. Here's what to know about the foods that researchers say are just as addictive as tobacco.

Our overall health is directly connected to good-quality sleep. However, a recent study revealed an average sleeping issue most Americans are facing.

Women and female mice recover from acute kidney injury (AKI) better than males, and the reason has been a mystery. But a new study may have the answer.

For the first time, Jennifer Aniston, 53, recently opened up about her "challenging" journey with in vitro fertilization (IVF) in an interview.

Outcomes from a clinical trial have shown that not only can vaccines be effective for breast cancer treatment, but they're likely to be safe.