Health

If you have asthma, smoking marijuana can make your symptoms worse. Here's why.

For the occasional bout of queasiness, we asked readers of Health Digest to share their preferred brand of over-the-counter nausea medication.

Monoclonal antibodies were once a go-to treatment option for COVID-19. Here's why they aren't as effective as they used to be.

Since cold and flu season is upon us, we wanted to know what people's go-to medicine was for easing a cough. Here's what our audience voted for.

For years, the belief has been that lower levels of "good" cholesterol increases heart disease risk. Read about a new study that says this may not be true.

Being bloated is a common experience, and many choose to suffer it in silence. Learn about a survey that shows why people don't discuss it with their doctors.

People with osteoarthritis often take NSAID medication to help relieve symptoms. Discover a new study that says NSAIDs may not help with long-term inflammation.

Urinary incontinence can affect every aspect of your life. However, there are a few types of exercises you can try at home to help improve bladder control.

Making changes can go a long way toward improving your overall well-being and helping reduce the impact of your period on your sleep quality.

There are many lifestyle choices you can make to help reduce your chance of developing cancer. Here's what aerobic exercise can do for your cancer risk

Menopause is when a person has stopped having periods. Here's how doctors can determine whether you're approaching or have already experienced menopause.

Tattoos are a popular means of self-expression, but can be problematic if they get infected. Here's when you need to see a doctor if your tattoo gets infected.

If you were born before 1980, chances are you've had chickenpox, which puts you at risk for developing shingles. That's why it's important to get the vaccine.

A recent drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may help delay the onset of type 1 diabetes. Here's everything you need to know.

Recent scientific buzz around a new study is hinting that sperm count is going down globally -- which may affect a lot more than pregnancy rates.

Breaking a bone is no fun. But did you know there are foods you can eat to help your bones heal?

There are a slew of myths out there about diabetes, but we're here to dispel some of the most common. Here's what you should know.

About 1 in 50 people in the U.S. deal with paralysis. Now there's a new type of adaptive equipment for people with paralysis -- mind-controlled wheelchairs.

Online pharmacies made it convenient to get medications online during the pandemic. But are they safe, and how can you find legitimate ones?

Regardless of how severe your COVID-19 symptoms appeared at first, researchers are now elaborating on how it could affect your brain, even after recovery.

Do you frequently hear "ringing" in your ears? It could be tinnitus. Here's everything you need to know about this condition's causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Mental and physical health are related, and what happens in the mind can radically impact the rest of the body. This is how depression can affect aging.

"Bob Hearts Abishola" star Folake Olowofoyeku told Health Digest about her experience with endometriosis trauma and its effect on her mental health.

Deciding to transition to a new doctor can be a tough and complicated decision. However, it's completely normal to want to leave one doctor for another.

Nighttime wake-ups can stem from a number of different reasons. Here are some possible sleep stealers that may be at the root of your nocturnal awakenings.

If you have hypertension, it may impact what birth control methods you can use. Here are the safest birth control options for those with high blood pressure.

Herpes sores typically occur on your genitals or mouth. But how does it spread, and is it possible for to you get herpes on your fingers too?