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.
Strokes can be difficult to understand for a lot of people. Let's take a look at the top myths surrounding strokes, and establish what's true and what's not.
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.
What people might at first write off as a pimple sometimes turns out to be a cold sore. These blisters like to appear on the lips and overstay their welcome.
A form of psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) utilizes goal-oriented methods to help patients identify and cope with what's causing them distress.
Schizophrenia is a disorder that's misunderstood by many. But can it develop later in life? Find out if it's possible for older people to develop schizophrenia.
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.
Prenatal vitamins are supplements specifically formulated to safely deliver key nutrients to pregnant people. Here's how to choose the best one for you.
Folake Olowofoyeku endured years of agony before her endometriosis surgery. She told Health Digest how she was finally able to conquer it with treatment.
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.
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.
While the holidays can be a time of joy and excitement, they can also be stressful for many. An expert explains how to stress less during this time of year.
Cerebral palsy is a motor disorder that's typically diagnosed early in a child's life. Here's what you need to know about the causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Ambien is the brand name of zolpidem, a prescription medication used to treat sleep problems in adults. Here's everything you need to know about this drug.
To figure out which OTC flu medicine is preferred by readers of Health Digest, we asked 610 readers to choose their go-to product. Here's what they had to say.