If you're having surgery, you're likely to get some type of anesthesia. However, with local anesthesia, there are various drugs and ways to administer them.
Some stimming, such as hair pulling or head banging, can be harmful. In these cases, it is important to learn to manage stimming to avoid any complications
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.
While not as common as other diseases, meningitis affects a sizeable proportion of U.S. individuals each year. Here are the symptoms you shouldn't ignore.
Learn about getting access to home health care, what types of home health care are available, and some of the health care services that can be provided at home.
Abnormal vaginal bleeding is by far the most common symptom of endometrial cancer. However, there are some more unexpected symptoms as well. Keep reading.
In an exclusive interview, Health Digest spoke with Dr. Simran Malhotra, MD, a triple board-certified physician, to learn what dying people want you to realize.
Biofeedback therapy is designed to help people learn how to control certain physiological processes. Read about its different forms and how it is practiced.
There are a few factors to keep in mind regarding spider bites, including how to take care of the wound and whether or not it's safe to suck the venom out.
If you wake up with a full or tight stomach in the morning, you may be experiencing morning bloating. Luckily, a few tips should help avoid the feeling.
Albumin is a protein produced by the liver which circulates in the bloodstream and performs several vital functions. This is what it means when albumin is high.
While there isn't a lot of research on alternative treatments for eczema, some are worth noting -- and honey happens to be one of them. But does it work?
You tripped over something and now your toe is broken, and you're wondering how long until you're healed. Discover how long it takes for a broken toe to heal.