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Donna Pudelwitts

13 Foods To Eat After Breaking A Bone To Help With Healing

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

Ariane Lang

Myths About Diabetes You Can Stop Believing

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.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

How A New Mind-Controlled Wheelchair Changes The Game For People With Paralysis

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.

Anthony Crutcher

How To Spot A Fake Online Pharmacy, According To The FDA

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

Beth Bradford

What To Know About The Latest Research On How COVID Affects The Brain

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.

Roseline Akpa

Tinnitus Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

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.

Brie Schmidt

How Does Depression Affect Aging?

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.

Erica Brooke Gordon

Folake Olowofoyeku On Endometriosis Trauma And Its Effect On Mental Health - Exclusive

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

Melissa Lee

Tips For Transitioning To A New Doctor

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.

Ziba Redif

12 Reasons Why You Keep Waking Up In The Middle Of The Night

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.

Jeremy Brown

Birth Control Options That Are Safe If You Have High Blood Pressure

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.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Can You Get Herpes On Your Fingers?

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?

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Niko Vercelletto

What Does It Mean When Something Is Hypoallergenic?

If you have allergies, you may seek out products that carry a hypoallergenic label. Find out what it means if a product is labeled as hypoallergenic.

Robin Rothstein

When Should You See A Dentist For Tooth Pain?

Over two-fifths of American adults have reported experiencing some form of mouth pain, Here's when you should visit a dentist for tooth pain.

Joanna Marie

This Is How Long It Takes For Omeprazole To Start Working

Omeprazole is a medication used to treat conditions where too much acid is present in the stomach, such as GERD. This is how long it takes to start working.

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healthyNick

Can You Be Allergic To Your Smartphone?

Allergies are quite common with 1 in 5 Americans experiencing allergic reactions. But is it actually possible to be allergic to your smartphone?

Kimberly Smith

What Are Chigger Bites And How Do You Treat Them?

Along with summertime fun comes a host of different kinds of obnoxious bug bites. Discover what chigger bites are, and what the best methods are to treat them.

Beth Bradford

The Bad Fitness Habits That Are Aging Your Body Faster

While a fitness routine can have many anti-aging benefits, there are some things that do more harm than good. Find out what exercise habits can age you faster.

Joanna Marie

Here's What May Be Causing Your Sternum Pain

Although pain in the chest is often confused with being heart-related, it can also be linked to the sternum. These are the most common causes of sternum pain.

Sabika Hassan

How To Easily Relieve Bladder Pressure

Bladder pressure is an intense pain in the abdominal region with an increased urge to urinate more frequently. Here's what you can do to easily relieve it.

Ziba Redif

What Happens To Our Sense Of Touch As We Age?

Aging brings many changes. Our skin may lose elasticity and our cognitive functions become less nimble. But how does aging affects our sense of touch?

Robin Rothstein

The Factors That Put You At Risk For A Blood Clot In Your Arm

Blood clots in the arm can be dangerous. Here are the signs and symptoms to look out for, and how you can help prevent blood clots from developing.

Joanna Marie

Can Heartburn Cause Throat Tightness?

Heartburn is a common ailment that can have several different symptoms, depending on the person. Find out if throat tightness can be caused by heartburn.

Brie Schmidt

Can Vitamin D Help Treat Acne?

Dealing with stubborn acne pimples can be extremely frustrating. Discover if experts think that treatment with vitamin D can help to banish acne.

Brie Schmidt

How Does Cibophobia Differ From A Traditional Eating Disorder?

Cibophobia may be associated with restrictive eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa. However, it shouldn't be mistaken for a traditional eating disorder.

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Brie Schmidt

Tips To Succeed In College When You Have ADHD

ADHD can be a challenging condition to manage, particularly for those who are college-bound. Fortunately, there are tips to manage your condition and thrive.

Angela Todd

Why You Might Have Two Periods In One Month

Whether you call it Aunt Flo or your monthly visitor, you expect your period to show up once a month. Discover why you might have two periods in one month.