Health - Health Digest

Robin Rothstein

Khloe Kardashian's Debilitating Migraines Explained

American reality television star, Khloé Kardashian, recently vented on Twitter about her ongoing struggle with migraines. Here's how she manages the pain.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

Surprising Side Effects Of Drinking Through A Straw

You might be surprised to know that any type of straw may actually be negatively impacting your health.

Catherine Caruso

This Is What You Should Do If You Get Infected With E. Coli

E. coli infections from contaminated food affect the intestines and can cause unpleasant gastrointestinal discomfort. What's the best way to treat symptoms?

Denise Porretto

Don't Chew Gum Before Having Sex. Here's Why

When you pop in a piece of gum, your breath may smell minty fresh, but in time, you'll be emitting other odors from somewhere else other than your mouth.

Concept of premature aging resulting from smoking on a young woman

Agnes Erickson

What Smoking Does To Your Face

You've likely heard about the horrific damage smoking does to your lungs, but it's time to come in from a new angle and discuss what smoking does to your face.

Nicole LaMarco

What Is E. Coli?

There are hundreds of strains of E. coli. The one that usually comes to mind when this bacteria is mentioned is the one that makes you sick. So what is E. coli?

Zrinka Peters

Does Swimming In Chlorine Actually Help With Acne?

If you struggle with acne, you may have noticed your skin looks a little clearer after a dip in the pool. Could it be that chlorine in pool water helps acne?

Erin Marie

Are Certain Workout Forms Better For Your Brain Health Than Others?

Exercise does the mind and body a world of good. But are there certain types of workouts that are better for your brain health? Read on to find out.

Woman standing up holding left knee with hands, stretching

Nicole LaMarco

The Best Time Of Day To Stretch Might Surprise You

Stretching at night before bedtime helps you sleep better and get rid of the tenseness you've acquired throughout the day.

Tiffany Nicole

What Is The Master Cleanse Diet?

The Master Cleanse diet involves drinking only a lemonade made of water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and maple syrup for three to 10 days.

Molly Hurford

What Leg Lifts Really Do For Your Body

Side leg lifts provide a focus on glute, hip, and thigh muscles, while a leg lift done lying on your back will focus more on your core.

Zrinka Peters

What It Really Means When Someone Dies Of 'Old Age'

"Old age" is not a medically approved cause of death — health problems including genetic damage, heart disease, and cancer are more likely at play.

Catherine Caruso

Are Oats Gluten Free?

Oats are a popular and nutritious grain that can be enjoyed raw, cooked, or even as a topping, but are they gluten-free? Technically, yes —with exceptions.

Person sitting on toilet holding a roll of toilet paper with pink plaid pants around their ankles

Emily Rhode

Symptoms Of UTIs You Shouldn't Ignore

Pay attention to symptoms including frequent and/or strong urges to urinate, pain or burning while urinating, and bloody or cloudy urine.

Jenna Demmer

This Is Why So Many More People Are Nearsighted These Days

Time spent reading, studying, and writing, rather than being outdoors, seems to be a contributing factor to the development of myopia.

Jenna Demmer

The Connection Between Diet And Hormones Explained

Consuming nutrients like healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids is one way to help manage hormones without pharmaceuticals.

Catherine Caruso

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Too Much Hot Sauce

How much hot sauce you can handle is a personal preference, but watch out for too much sodium, or negative side effects of thermogenesis.

Robin Rothstein

Why You Should Think About Getting A Calcium Test

A calcium score screening heart scan can detect calcium deposits in your coronary arteries, and thus your risk for heart attack.

Dasia Taylor in her school's chemistry lab

A. Sooter

A 17-Year-Old Scientist Creates Infection-Detecting Stitches

Dasia Taylor, 17, is developing infection-detecting sutures that address a very pressing real-world need.

Nicole LaMarco

This Is How To Get Rid Of Your Double Chin

There are many causes behind having a double chin, but the good news is there are exercises to minimize the effect and improve your posture.

Agnes Erickson

What Really Causes You To Get 'Hangry'

The irrational anger or bad mood you get in when you're hungry actually had a basis in science. This is what really causes you to get hangry.

Man preparing to take sleep medication pills

Michelle Washmuth

The Real Reason Melatonin Can Make You Have Strange Dreams

Melatonin can affect your REM cycle, which is when you are most likely to have vivid dreams. Because of this, you might want to experiment with dosage.

Woman trying to wear pants that are too small

Nicole LaMarco

Medications You Didn't Know Could Make You Gain Weight

Many medications can contribute to weight gain, but a switch to a similar drug, and/or changes in your daily habits, can help manage the problem.

woman staring cautiously at slices of bread

Lauren DeMello

How Gluten Intolerance May Be Linked To Genetics

Genetics may provide clues as to why some carry a pathogenic intolerance to gluten or develop celiac disease.

Agnes Erickson

The Health Benefits Of Oranges Explained

This in-demand fruit is packed with nutrition and contains 100 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C.

a large saute pan of tomato sauce and raw tomatoes surrounding it

Lauren DeMello

Raw Versus Cooked Tomatoes: Which One Is Better For You?

Cooked tomatoes have more of beneficial nutrients like lycopene and naringenin, but don't tend to have as much vitamin C as the raw ones.

Kimberly Smith

The Real Reason Margarine Might Be Making You Look Older

Trans fats in margarine cause the skin to look older because they make the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light radiation, which can cause long-term damage.