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Though cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S., a new annual report on national cancer statistics offers positive news about cancer death rates.

We can't precisely control dreams or recurring nightmares, but they can leave us jumping up and gasping for air. Luckily, experts recommend a type of therapy.

From side effects like weight gain to depression, anxiety, and a heightened risk of cancer, a sedentary lifestyle is anything but benign.

With the recent RSV surge across the country, many are now wondering if the hospitals are prepared to keep up with the sudden increase in patients.

Many of us feel more comfortable talking to certain people when in need of support. So we asked Health Digest readers who they prefer to talk to most.

New studies reveal the negative effects smoking various tobacco products can have on your body. Particularly if you combine them.

Hypertension is prevalent throughout the U.S. but a new study has found that those who are being treated for it may also get an additional cognitive boost.

Many of us know that taking vitamins can be good for us. Now a new study highlights the importance of vitamin D in particular.

Originally intended for type 2 diabetes, Ozempic has been trending on TikTok for its weight loss effects. Here's how its availability is being affected.

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a learning algorithm to simulate what goes on in the brain during sleep.

Biotin technology allows doctors to detect various conditions but taking biotin supplements can alter results. Find out if this applies to COVID tests as well.

In addition to basal cell carcinoma, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is the second-most common non-melanoma-based form of skin cancer.

Video games have gotten a bad rap but a new study has discovered they may improve cognitive performance. Here's why video games may boost kids' brain power.

We surveyed our readers to find out their preferred deodorant brands. Read on to find out whether Degree or Secret snagged the top spot.

The surfaces of your joints can experience a force that is seven times greater than your body weight when performing activities like walking or climbing.

RSV is a common respiratory infection currently sweeping throughout the country. Here's why doctors are more concerned about RSV now than they were in the past.

Robbie Coltrane was beloved by many for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" movies. Now looking into his cause of death, some may be surprised.

If you suffer from pain, then you may have tried cannabis as an alternative. However, a new study suggests that you may not want to use it prior to surgery.

If you can't stop thinking about work at home or dread going back to work the next morning, your workplace may be more toxic than you thought.

Stress is our body's protective response to something dangerous. However, our expert says unmanaged stress can lead to certain medical issues like these.

New research suggests that zinc may play a role in protecting against the disease.

Can green-tinted eyeglasses provide needed relief for the pain-related anxiety associated with fibromyalgia? New research may provide some hope.

Previous research has linked eating late into the evening with weight gain. However, a new study found a possible reason as to why this is.

When you think of chickenpox, you might think of a mildly irritating rash that young kids used to get. But since its introduction in 1995, a lot has changed.

For some, the consumption of certain things like alcohol or caffeine is often implicated in the success or failure of fertility. But which one affects it more?

Anyone struggling with obesity understands how difficult it can be to lose weight.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has seen a surge in case numbers among children. Luckily, there are steps you can take to better protect your family.