Health

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.

This year's flu season, combined with COVID and RSV, has hit families hard with illness. Discover why there's now a drug shortage at pharmacies as well.

There is evidence that certain heartburn medications can affect how the body absorbs vitamin B12. Unless it's caught early, it can have far-reaching effects.

Early treatment of bacterial vaginosis necessary, because it can lead to other serious illnesses If left untreated. Here are its causes and symptoms.

Everyone has different preferences about shaving their armpit hair. But is it true that shaving your armpit hair will help you smell better?

If you have a child who needs a surgical procedure, chances are, you're slightly nervous. However, your child might have even more fears than you.

With many factors in play, it can be challenging to remember how to behave in an emergency room. Here are the things you should never do when visiting the ER.

A keto diet might appear at first glance to fit the criteria for a joint-friendly meal plan. But its effect on joint pain isn't so straightforward.