Health

Varicose veins are fairly common, and while mostly harmless, they can be unsightly and lead to discomfort and complications. Here's what you should know.

About 37 million Americans have some type of lung disease. What does it mean if there is a burning sensation in your lungs? When is it a symptom of?

Even after giving birth, exercise is incredibly beneficial for a number of reasons. However, some moms may be hesitant to work out while they're breastfeeding.

Eating disorders are common and among the most deadly mental health conditions, but they're often misunderstood. Here are the myths you should stop believing.

Silicones have made their way into the list of possibly unsafe ingredients. But while some want to boycott the chemical, others don't want to give up its perks.

There's a difference between being unable to sleep and not allowing enough time for sleep in your daily schedule -- and how it can impact your depression.

While headphones can enrich the listening experience, music that is too loud or listened to for too long can damage your hearing and might lead to hearing loss.

It may not be easy to find relief from pain if it's aggravated by your work. Cannabidiol (CBD) oil can also relieve pain, but does it ease carpal tunnel pain?

Arthritis and sciatica can both cause discomfort and serious pain. Learn more about the similarities and differences between the two conditions.

For those with eczema, keeping the skin stays moisturized is key. You should hydrate right after bathing for best results. But which is better, bath or shower?

Mental health is one aspect of our lives most of us would like to prioritize more. Here's how having a hobby can help boost your efforts.

You may have noticed that tears aren't the only component of crying. Here's why you might find yourself wiping a runny nose along with your face.

If you're a restless sleeper, this article is for you. Read on for some great tips on how to get a better night's sleep.

Pain becomes more common as we enter our 40s and new research indicates that it's important to treat chronic pain then rather than waiting. Here's why.

The red, itchy bumps associated with mosquito bites can be obnoxious to deal with. Here are several home remedies for treating those pesky bug bites.

When a patient cannot breathe on their own, they may be put on a ventilator. Here's what you need to know about how these machines work and when they're used.

According to a new study, being in a happy marriage may help you recover more easily after a heart attack. Here's why marital happiness is so important.

Pain can occur in different parts of the body. Health Digest wanted to know the most common type of pain our readers experienced. The answers are unexpected.

While the gold-standard treatment for sleep apnea is a CPAP machine, there are other options like mouthguards available. But do they work?

In a survey, a surprising number of people confessed to being drowsy drivers. This is what experts recommend in order to avoid drowsy-driving accidents.

Early-onset dementia and its most common form, Alzheimer's, are on the rise. This is what these conditions are, how they are diagnosed and how they are treated.

During the winter, the body still needs to rid itself of waste, and if it's not through sweat, it's going to find another means — peeing.

There are a variety of symptoms you can experience if you're creatinine levels are low. However, many are curious to know what those low levels indicate.

While celiac disease often occurs in people genetically predisposed to it, a study has found a connection between childhood eating habits and celiac diagnosis.

OB-GYN and author Dr. Nita Landry shared the disparities she's seen in healthcare and explained why it's so important to work toward more equitable care.

A new beauty hack has some people using calamine lotion as a makeup primer. Now some are concerned regarding the safety risks of using it on the face.

Immediately following a new piercing, your body goes to work healing itself. However, there are some signs to look for in case your body starts rejecting it.