FDA Set To Fast-Track New Drug To Prevent Infant RSV
With RSV recently being the number one cause of infant hospitalizations, many parents are looking forward to the FDA's decision on the potential drug.
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What Happens To Your Body In A Cold House?
When temperatures begin to drop during the winter, we feel it immediately. Here's how plunging temperatures can take a physical and mental toll on our health.
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How A Combination Of Medication And The Atkins Diet Could Help Treat Epilepsy
Although the benefits of the Atkins diet are debated, there may be a new advantage of the diet, especially for people on medication for epilepsy
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Research Reveals The Mental Health Toll Cancer Can Take On A Patient's Spouse
Helping a spouse who has cancer can feel overwhelming and scary. Now research suggests there's evidence it can impact one's mental health. Here's what to know.
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Ways To Treat Longer Than Average Periods
Women who experience a longer-than-average menstrual cycle understand how painful and inconvenient it can be. Luckily, there are different ways to treat it.
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Reasons Why Your Eyebrow Won't Stop Twitching
Why do eyebrow twitches happen in the first place, and how can you stop them? Here are some of the possible reasons why your eyebrow won't stop twitching.
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Eczema Versus Shingles: Here's How To Distinguish Between The Two
About 1 in 3 people in the U.S. have a skin condition. Some are minor and resolve themselves with time, while others require medical treatment from a doctor.
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How Long Does It Take For An Enema To Work?
An enema is a last-resort intervention for people experiencing constipation. The goal is to help relieve the condition and restore regular bowel activity.
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Anton Syndrome Explained
It may surprise you that there are people who are blind, but adamantly refuse to accept their condition. Learn more about Anton Syndrome and how it develops.
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How To Avoid Winter-Hazard Related Injuries
While the first snowfall of the year has a magical energy, it also increases the odds of accidents and injuries. Here's how you can stay safein winter weather.
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What Causes Flaky Eyelids?
The skin on the eyelid is thinner and more delicate than the rest of the body's skin. But the eyelids can sometimes become flaky and dry for several reasons.
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Can Poor Sleep Quality Lead To Lower Back Pain?
For people with lower back pain, productive sleep can be hard to come by. But what if poor sleep is what's actually causing low back pain in the first place?
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COVID, Flu Or RSV: How To Tell What You're Sick With This Winter
With COVID, flu, and RSV infections surging, it's more crucial than ever to protect yourself. But if you're feeling sick, how do you know which virus you have?
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Warning Signs Christina Applegate Says She Missed Before Her MS Diagnosis
After getting diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the summer of 2021, Christina Applegate shared the early signs of the disease that she initially missed.
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How Often Do People Weigh Themselves? - Health Digest Survey
Hopping on the scale is a daily ritual for some, but for others, it happens rarely, if at all. Here's what a survey of our readers had to say.
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Are Bang Energy Drinks Bad For You?
Bang is an energy drink that not only provides a much-needed boost, but does so without any calories or the addition of sugar. Does this mean it isn't bad?
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How To Take Action If Someone Goes Into Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac arrest is a serious and life-threatening condition that can occur without much warning. Here's what to do if someone may be experiencing it.
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How Essential Oils Can Be The Key To Restoring COVID-Induced Smell Loss
A loss of smell can have a major impact on a person's life. But there may be ways to retrain your olfactory system to smell again.
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Warning Signs That You May Have Low Testosterone
Produced in the testes, testosterone is a sex hormone that plays a significant role in male development. However, it's possible to have low levels of it.
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What Causes Nipple Discharge In Males?
While fluid from the nipple is generally linked to women, particularly when breastfeeding, men can also experience nipple discharge for a variety of reasons.
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Can You Take Steroids And Antibiotics Together?
Since there are some combinations of medicines that can't be taken together, it's crucial to know if mixing steroids and antibiotics is safe.
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How To Tell If A Surgeon Is Experienced In Your Procedure
Asking about a surgeon's experience is vital. This involves finding out many times the surgeon has performed the specific procedure you are interested in.
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What To Know About Wet Versus Dry Macular Degeneration
Two types of macular degeneration exist: dry and wet. Here's what you need to know about the difference between the two conditions and how they're treated.
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What To Know About The Different Types Of Paralytic Drugs Used In Surgery
One form of general anesthesia used to relax muscles during surgery is called a paralytic. Here's everything you need to know about paralytics.
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Commotio Cordis Explained
Damar Hamlin's sudden collapse during Monday's game has physicians who have been following the story pointing to a rare condition known as commotio cordis.
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Why The FDA Might Step In To Regulate The CBD Market
Used by many to help ease anxiety, promote better sleep, and relieve pain, CBD may soon be regulated by the FDA. Here's what you need to know.
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NyQuil Or Mucinex? Which Congestion Medication Do People Typically Reach For?
We asked Health Digest readers which decongestant medicine they typically reach for when they're feeling stuffed up. Here's what they said.
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