Health

Laughing disorder, or pseudobulbar affect (PBA), is a medical condition characterized by uncontrolled crying and laughing. Here's what you need to know.

Bone spurs are common, especially among older adults, and many cause no pain or problems. If you have one, here's what you need to know.

Many people are quick to assume that medical procedures automatically refer to surgery. However, procedures and surgery are two different things.

To get a better idea of what time most people get up in the morning, we surveyed participants to share their typical wake-up time out of five answer choices.

People trying to manage type 2 diabetes take note: Calorie counting is out and carbohydrate counting is in, according to a recently published study.

For those with ovarian cancer, early detection of the disease is vital. However, many symptoms might be overlooked. Here's what you should look out for.

Placenta previa is a rare pregnancy condition in which the placenta blocks the cervix partially or totally. Here's what you need to know.

To find out how much screen time people indulge in daily, we asked Health Digest readers to report how many hours per day they spend looking at screens.

The human skin comprises tiny sacs of hair follicles surrounded by glands that secrete sebum. Here's everything you need to know about sebaceous cysts.

MRSA is a strain of staph bacteria that can work its way into open sores and wounds, causing infection. Here are the ways an MRSA infection affects the body.

Finding a lump is one of the most common ways to catch breast cancer early, but there are others, too. Here are some of the unexpected symptoms of the disease.

The American Diabetes Association's updated standards of care for healthcare practitioners this year are focused on access, prevention, and other concerns.

Skin cancer affects more people than any other cancer. New research is leading to a novel treatment that can help.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Meegan Gruber explained why she does awake procedures and gave a preview of her new TLC show, "Awake Surgery."

Nightshades have gotten a bad rap but they boast a number of health perks. Here are some unexpected benefits of eating nightshade fruits and vegetables.

Agoraphobia is a kind of anxiety disorder that can severely impact life quality. Here's everything you need to know about the condition.

Zyrtec is an antihistamine frequently used to treat a number of conditions. Here's what you should know about this over-the-counter drug.

While some are aware that slippery elm may help with certain health conditions, others are eager to know if it particularly helps with a sore throat.

If you're planning to have hip replacement surgery, here are some things you should avoid afterward to hasten your recovery.

Getting an ancestry test is an extremely popular thing to do these days. Find out if it's possible to be 100% of one ethnicity on your ancestry test results.

MiraLAX is a laxative medication commonly used to treat constipation. Here's what you should know about its uses, dosage, and side effects.

The COVID virus can have a variety of effects on the human body, including on the brain. Discover new research that suggests it can significantly age the brain.

Hormone levels affect many aspects of your life including mood, sleep quality, and energy levels. Here are the exercises that will help balance your hormones.

As the holiday season approaches, health officials are advising that Americans mask up. Discover the reason why experts suggest donning the mask again.

Even though health advice from celebrities is typically bogus, some of their unusual health habits actually do hold some benefits for us ordinary folks.

Most of the time, cirrhosis that isn't extensive doesn't have symptoms. Here are some signs to watch out for and discuss with a medical professional.

Each cell in the body has thousands of enzymes performing numerous functions. This is what it means when you have high levels of the enzyme creatine kinase.