Health - Health Digest

Joanna Marie

What It Means When Your Albumin Is Low

Since albumin supports various functions, your body needs a certain amount for optimal functioning and good health. What does it mean when albumin is low?

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Subtle Ways Your Body Is Telling You To Get More Sleep

In general, falling asleep within 5-10 minutes of going to bed is an optimal window, as this indicates you're tired, but not exhausted.

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Ruth Clark

Here's What To Expect From A TB Test

TB, short for tuberculosis, is an infectious disease that's caused by bacteria and harms the lungs. What happens when you undergo a TB test?

Lisabeth Fauble

Here Is Why You Heal Slower As You Age

Age affects everything about the body, including skin and bones. As you get older, you may notice that would heal slower than they used to. This is why.

Sabika Hassan

What Are The Risk Factors For Iron Deficiency Anemia?

Iron deficiency anemia is a serious disease caused when your red blood cells lack sufficient iron. Knowing the risk factors can help you get timely treatment.

Lisabeth Fauble

Can Black Pepper Essential Oil Help Manage Symptoms Of Diabetes?

Diabetes is a condition that affects how the body processes sugar from food. Is it possible that black pepper essential oil could help you manage symptoms?

Andra Picincu

How To Lose Weight When You Have PCOS

PCOS can make you may feel too tired to exercise, plan meals, and stay active. But there are steps you can take to manage your weight and enjoy better health.

Nancy Schimelpfening

Think Twice Before Eating This If You're Allergic To Penicillin

Penicillin allergies can not only be frustrating but also dangerous. It's important to know that allergens can hide in unexpected places, like some foods.

Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

You Should See A Gynecologist If This Happens To You

Dealing with mysterious bumps and lumps or painful menstrual cramps? You should see a gynecologist if any of these things (or others) happen to you.

Beth Bradford

What Is The Wear-And-Tear Theory Of Aging?

There are several theories of aging, including the wear-and-tear theory. Here's what you need to about the wear-and-tear theory, including its criticisms.

Janelle Cox

What Taking Acetaminophen Every Day Really Does To Your Body

Acetaminophen has become many people's chosen remedy to help ward off headaches or relieve pain. However, taking too much can wreak havoc on your body.

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Ruth Clark

Can You Take Prenatal Vitamins On An Empty Stomach?

Prenatal vitamins are critical for ensuring you (and your baby) get all the necessary nutrients, but instructions on when and how to take them may be confusing.

Kimberly Smith

What Color Is Blood When It's In Your Body?

You may have noticed that some of the blood vessels visible through your skin appear to be blue or a deep shade of purple, but what is the real color of blood?

Kimberly Smith

Is Chewing Nicotine Gum Bad For You?

Nicotine gum is a fast-acting form of nicotine replacement therapy that is available over the counter. What happens if you chew it on a frequent basis?

Rick Chillot

Everything You Should Know About Head Lice

Keeping lice out of your life requires knowing how they operate. Go ahead and give your scalp a preemptive itch -- it's time to explore their whole lousy story.

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A. Sooter

What Science Says About Babies Born In February

Part of what makes a person special might just be the month or season in which they were born. This may also influence disease risks.

K. Cossey

The Invisible Illness That Can Be Caused By Pregnancy

Most people know that pregnancy can bring about symptoms like nausea or body aches, but many are unaware that pregnancy can leave behind an invisible illness.

Nancy Schimelpfening

The Diagnosis That Can Mimic An Eating Disorder

When getting to the bottom of your child's weight loss, it pays to bear in mind that certain medical conditions can mimic the symptoms of an eating disorder.

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Maria Faller

Can Apple Cider Vinegar Help With Nerve Pain?

Apple cider vinegar has been lauded by many through the years for its beneficial properties, but can it really help reduce nerve pain?

Jenna Demmer

What Is The Best Diet For People With Hypertension?

Hypertension is known as the silent killer because it raises a person's risk of cardiovascular disease, which is the most common cause of death worldwide.

Erin Demmer

Why You Should Consider Taking Wellbutrin For ADHD

The fact that an antidepressant, Wellbutrin, could be prescribed off-label to treat ADHD may surprise you. Is there any evidence that it may be effective?

Erin Marie

Here's What You Should Do If You Burn The Top Of Your Mouth

Just like any other burn, mouth burns can come in varying degrees of severity. First-degree mouth burns impact the outermost layer of the skin.

Ciara Lucas

How Do IV Drips Work?

IV drips, also known as IV therapy, are growing in popularity among wellness-seekers, but how exactly do they work, and are they safe and effective?

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A. Sooter

Mistakes You Might Be Making With Mouthwash

Dentists everywhere typically inform their patients on the best way to floss, but not all of them take the time to focus on mouthwash.

Angela Todd

Is Eczema Contagious?

Individuals who regularly experience eczema flare-ups may be concerned about the potential of the skin condition being contagious, but is it?

Catherine Caruso

The First Thing You Should Do If You Sprain Your Ankle

An ankle sprain is an injury that occurs when one or more ligaments stretch or tear after the foot is rolled inward, and it requires immediate treatment.

Catherine Caruso

How Many Days Can A Person Go Without Food Or Water?

Food and water are essential for human life. Without them, research suggests that you can do serious damage to your body over time.