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Melissa Willets

Speech Pathologist Marta Korytkowska On How Ramsay Hunt Might Affect Justin Bieber's Career - Exclusive

Justin Bieber was recently diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Speech pathologist Marta Korytkowska shared what this could mean for the rest of his career.

Ziba Redif

What It Really Means When You Want To Eat Paint

If you're tempted to eat paint, the uncontrollable consumption might have something to do with a nutritional deficiency related to an eating disorder.

K. Cossey

Everything You Need To Know About Aplastic Anemia

Aplastic anemia is a rare and serious blood disorder in which the body's bone marrow fails to produce new blood cells. Here is what you should know.

Catherine Caruso

Health Benefits Of TikTok's 'Silly Little Walk' Trend

The "silly little walk" TikTok trend gives people a great excuse to take a break and head outside for some fresh air. Here is what you should know.

Kimberly Smith

Exercises That Can Help Reduce Inflammation

One of the best things you can do to manage inflammation is to exercise at least three times per week. The good news is that several forms of exercise can help.

woman in pink underwear sitting on toilet

Sabika Hassan

What Does It Mean When Your Urine Is Black?

The natural color of the urine is pale yellow to deep amber. If your urine appears black, this could have a number of different causes, some of them concerning.

Amanda Vining

Can You Develop Autism Later In Life?

Many autism diagnoses are made reliably during early childhood, but is it possible for adults to develop autism? Here is what you should know.

Kimberly Smith

Why Your Comfort Food May Actually Be Bad For Your Mental Health

You've probably found yourself reaching for comfort food when you feel upset, but it turns out that comfort eating can actually be bad for your mental health.

Erin Marie

How To Stop A Foot Cramp

A foot cramp can strike out of the blue and stop us right in our tracks. So what changes can we make to help keep foot cramps at arm's length?

Brynna Standen

Health Benefits Of Royal Jelly

While royal jelly has become a health-trend buzzword, there may be some evidence to back the claims. But is it enough to justify the hype?

Amanda Vining

A Meningococcal Disease Outbreak In Florida Is Growing Quickly. Here's How To Protect Yourself

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Florida Department of Health are looking into an outbreak of meningococcal disease in the state.

Erin Marie

What We Know About The FDA's New Ban On Juul Vaping Products

The FDA has banned the distribution of Juul vaping products. Now objecting to the FDA's decision is Juul Labs' chief regulatory officer, Joe Murillo.

Gloved pair of hands conducting IVF treatment on petri dish under microscope in lab

Erin Marie

How The Roe V. Wade Overturn Could Affect IVF

The Supreme Court has officially restricted abortion access to women across the country. Now Americans are questioning how this ruling could affect IVF.

Kelsie Calderon

Is The Spread Of Monkeypox As Concerning As It Seems?

How concerned should you be about monkeypox? HealthDigest spoke to a medical professional to find out what you need to know.

Catherine Caruso

Does The Keto Diet Help Treat IBS Symptoms?

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common gastrointestinal disorder that causes gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea, but the condition can be managed.

Doctor holding a black paper card with text CELIAC DISEASE

Ruth Clark

What Happens If Celiac Disease Goes Untreated?

Early diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease are critical, and when left untreated, serious complications can follow. Here is what you need to know.

Amanda Vining

The Benefits Of Being A Hypersensitive Person

20% of the population is considered highly sensitive, so if you're a highly sensitive person then you aren't alone. There are even benefits to being an HSP.

Ziba Redif

Natural Antihistamines That May Help Treat Allergy Symptoms

Most people associate allergies with spring and summer when airborne pollen is at its highest levels. However, allergic rhinitis can occur throughout the year.

A child giving a thumbs up after getting a vaccine

Melissa Willets

ER Physician Dr. Michael Daignault Discusses COVID Vaccines For Children Under 5 - Exclusive Interview

COVID-19 vaccines are finally available for the youngest of kids. Dr. Michael Daignault told HealthDigest what every parent needs to know.

Robin Zabiegalski

Tick Researcher Dr. Thomas Mather On The Best Way To Avoid Tick Bites This Summer - Exclusive

Summer is tick season, increasing the risk of bites and potential tick-borne illnesses. Dr. Thomas Mather shared some strategies for avoiding tick bites.

Robin Zabiegalski

OB-GYN And Sex Expert Dr. Caroline Colin On The Orgasm Gap And Having Better Orgasms - Exclusive Interview

OB-GYN Dr. Caroline Colin discussed the orgasm gap, how people can have better orgasms, and how treatment options like the soundwave therapy Cliovana can help.

Ginny Smith

Symptoms Of A Stroke You Shouldn't Ignore

When you have a stroke, early treatment is key to recovery and even survival. Here are the symptoms that indicate you should seek emergency care.

Young girl holds chalkboard with HPV written on it

Ciara Lucas

More Teens Are Getting Vaccinated Against HPV. Here's Why Experts Say This Is Important

HPV can greatly impact a person's health. That's why health experts are encouraging HPV vaccinations for adolescents and young adults of both genders.

Person sleeping in bed with smartwatch on their wrist

Erin Marie

Is It Possible For Your Smartwatch To Detect COVID-19 Early?

Wearable tech is used for many things nowadays. But are researchers getting close to a wearable device for COVID detection? Here's where the science stands.

Tired mother breastfeeds young infant with head in hands

Ruth Clark

Is It Safe To Drink Energy Drinks While Breastfeeding?

The fatigue of caring for a baby might make you reach for something like an energy drink to keep you going - but if you're breastfeeding, is it a safe option?

K. Cossey

Inside Elisabeth Hasselbeck's Experience With Celiac Disease

Digestive symptoms of Celiac disease include bloating, nausea, and chronic diarrhea. Weight loss and joint pain are some of the non-digestive symptoms.

Сlean feminine sanitary napkin with question mark.

Ruth Clark

Are Menstrual Blood Clots Normal?

It can be hard to know what's considered normal during a menstrual cycle, especially since they can differ widely from person to person.