Actress Kirstie Alley passed away at 71 from colon cancer and her death has doctors issuing an important warning. Read on to find out what you should know.
More and more studies are finding that our mental and physical health are inextricably linked. So can your gut bacteria play a role in your mental health?
Getting the cold can be a real bummer. Now, scientists may have identified a new factor in why we get them, suggesting they don't call it a cold for no reason.
In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Sonia Jhas, author and coach, explains why we should be vehemently rejecting the revival of "Heroin Chic."
A recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association says having shingles can increase your risk of heart disease or stroke for 12 years or more.
This year's flu season has been the worst in over a decade. Learn how the government is using the COVID response model to handle rising hospitalizations.
On December 1, 2022, the Biden administration unveiled a plan that aims to put an end to HIV/AIDS for good. Here's what you should know about the plan.
Eating plays a huge role in how we feel -- and not just in regards to digestion. So what happens when our gut isn't happy, and how can we help make it better?
Shingles is an inconvenient and painful condition. But new research shows that shingles may increase a person's risk for other long-lasting complications, too.
As newer studies examine cardiac procedures, specific differences in recovery processes and re-admittance in patients point to race as a potential cause.
Without donors, people in need of blood are in trouble. A long overdue change in policy may open doors for more donors, aligning with science, not orientation.
There's a lot of information in sewage that you'd never expect. Learn how testing sewage can help health officials to target and mitigate outbreaks of polio.
Alternative milk seems to be all the rage these days. With a plethora of types and brands to choose from, we set out to know which is the most popular.
Carpal tunnel syndrome can come with plenty of aches and pains. But new research suggests there may soon be a new, low-cost, minimally-invasive way to treat it.
In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Titania Jordan, Chief Parenting Officer at Bark Technologies shares how social media impacts teen mental health.
A plant-based diet benefits blood pressure, heart health, and weight loss. As it turns out, it may also be linked with a decrease in colorectal cancer in men.
Cold sores can be unpleasant but luckily there are many products available to help bring relief. Here is the most popular cold sore remedy amongst our readers.
Climate change affects many different aspects of life, potentially including your health. Discover how experts say climate change may impact your lung health.
Plant food is generally considered a very healthy aspect of our diets. Now new research is highlighting its ability to potentially fight cognitive decline.