Health - Health Digest

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Ruth Clark

What Happens If A Staph Infection Goes Untreated?

Staphylococcus is a common bacteria that is harmless but requires treatment if it enters the body. Here's what happens if a staph infection goes untreated.

A. Sooter

What Is Rickets?

While rickets is no longer a common disease, it was once widespread, affecting the bone health of children. What nutrient is essential to keep rickets at bay?

Karen Veazey

Why Chewing Ice Could Be Ruining Your Teeth

Adding ice to a drink is a common way to cool down, but think twice before you start crunching on those cubes.

Sabika Hassan

When You Use An Inhaler Too Much, This Is What Happens

While inhalers are crucial for many asthmatics, there may be consequences when an inhaler is used too much. Here's what you need to know.

Maria Faller

Monogamy Might Be Good For Your Health. Here's Why

When you share a special bond with another person, an intense attraction to their mind and body, it's likely you'd want them all for yourself.

Molly Hurford

The Real Difference Between Calories And Kcals

The terms are used interchangeably, but a kcal — kilocalories — is technically not the same thing as a cal — a calorie.

Isabel Cohen

Why Most Newborns Lose Weight After Birth

Regardless of your baby's weight at the time of birth, all newborns ultimately end up losing a bit of weight once they make their official entrance.

Andra Picincu

The Downsides Of Eating Too Much Tuna

With its good fats, lean protein, and low calories, fish is a great staple to your diet. But what are the downsides to eating too much tuna?

Birth control pills, an IUD, a condom, a pregnancy test, a thermometer, and an ovulation test on a white table

Robin Zabiegalski

Different Types Of Birth Control Explained

Birth control methods range from hormonal contraceptives to long-acting reversible contraceptives, and there is likely one out there that works for you.

Brian Good

Don't Even Think About Eating These Foods Before Having Sex

Not every food is a good match for your libido. You're not even going to want to think about eating these foods before sex.

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Ruth Clark

Does Vaping Cause Anxiety?

The use of any product with nicotine can be harmful to mental health. While vaping isn't necessarily directly related to anxiety, it does affect mental health.

Beth Bradford

How Sleep Can Help Women Succeed In The Workplace

We all know the importance of sleep, but did you know it can also affect your career, especially as a woman? Discover how better sleep helps women succeed.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

The Real Reason Grapefruit Can Mess With Your Medication

You might assume eating a grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice could do no harm. However, consumption of grapefruit may not be recommended.

Maria Faller

How Rihanna Stays In Such Great Shape

The talented 33 year old superstar has been called the "21st Century's Most Influential Musician." How exactly does the Barbadian star stay in such fab shape?

Jeremy Brown

Why Is Nicotine So Addictive?

Quitting smoking is extremely difficult, mostly due to the addictiveness of nicotine. Find out how nicotine makes smoking such a hard habit to break.

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Amanda Vining

How Air Pollution Can Lead To Certain Cancers

Air pollution is linked to a host of medical conditions, including cancer. But how specifically does air pollution affect your risk for cancer?

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Valerie Kalfrin

The CDC Officially Recommends Against Thanksgiving Travel

With 'exponential growth' in the number of coronavirus cases around the country, the CDC recommends Americans not travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Heather Collins

What Happens To Your Body When You're Taking Antibiotics

A major part of modern medicine, antibiotics have saved millions of lives. But what happens to your body when you take them - or worse, when you misuse them?

Molly Hurford

Vegetables You Should Avoid If You're On The Keto Diet

If you're trying to eat a keto diet — consuming only 20 to 50 grams of net carbohydrates each day — it can be tricky to deal with vegetables

Molly Hurford

The Reason Losing Weight Might Cause Hair Loss

If you've recently lost a significant amount of weight in a short period of time, you may have noticed an unwelcome side effect: hair loss.

Jeremy Brown

What Is The Difference Between A Stroke And A Heart Attack?

There are similarities between heart attacks and strokes. Both are caused by a sudden cutoff of blood flow — the difference lies in the location of the cutoff.

Brynna Standen

What Is A Decidual Cast During Menstruation?

Experiencing decidual cast may cause alarm, particularly if you don't know why it's happening. Here's what you need to know and what to do if it happens.

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A. Sooter

Surprising Benefits Of Talking A Morning Walk

Studies have found links between walking and a reduction in sugar cravings, a lowered risk of breast cancer, and a healthier immune system.

Phoebe McRae

When You Don't Wash Your Face Mask, Here's What Happens

If you're someone who owns a reusable face mask, you should be aware that washing your face mask properly is just as important as wearing it properly.

Nicole LaMarco

This Is When To Be Worried About Chapped Lips

Having chapped lips on occasion isn't a cause for concern, but if it's chronic or doesn't get better with lip balm, you may want to look into the cause.

Lauren Barth

You're More Likely To Lose Weight If You Have Any Of These Habits

Having habits like eating healthy, exercising, and living a healthier lifestyle means you can expect to reap the rewards for your hard work. Here's why.

AnnaMarie Houlis

What Really Happens To Your Body When You Stop Wearing A Bra

Here's what will really happen to your body if you go braless — all backed by science.