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Sandra Langel

Ventilators: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

Lisabeth Fauble

How A Happy Marriage Can Help Your Heart Recover After An Attack

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.

Kimberly Smith

The Unexpected Area People Experience The Most Pain - Exclusive Survey

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.

A. Sooter

Can A Mouthguard Prevent Sleep Apnea?

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

Erin Marie

Survey Shows A Vast Number Of Americans Are Drowsy Drivers

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.

Beth Bradford

Early-Onset Dementia Explained

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.

Woman wearing white winter clothes shrugging while standing against a blue background

Erin Marie

This Is Why You Have To Pee More During The Winter

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.

Joanna Marie

What It Means When Your Creatinine Is Low

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.

Brynna Standen

The Unexpected Reason You May Develop Celiac Disease

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

Melissa Szaro

Dr. Nita Landry From The Emmy Award-Winning Talk Show The Doctors On Racial Disparities In Healthcare - Exclusive

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.

Catherine Caruso

Is It Safe To Use Calamine Lotion As A Makeup Primer?

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.

Erin Marie

Signs That Your Body Is Rejecting Your New Piercing

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.

woman in online relationship with scammer

healthyNick

How Online Romance Scams Can Have Long-Lasting Mental Health Impacts

Online romance scammers are on the hunt for money, not love. But romance scams can harm victims beyond financial loss. Here's the impact on their mental health.

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Erin Marie

How Often You Should Be Changing Your Electric Toothbrush Head

Electric toothbrushes are also said to be more beneficial and easier to use. But you should know how often the brush heads should be changed -- and why.

Erin Marie

How To Treat A Blocked Tear Duct

Our tear system is regularly making tears to maintain the balance of moisture in the eye. When the glands can't drain this fluid, a blocked tear duct occurs.

Donna Pudelwitts

Symptoms Of Scoliosis You Shouldn't Ignore

Here are some of the symptoms of scoliosis you definitely should not ignore.

Catherine Caruso

3 Things A Dentist Says Can Help You Prevent Tooth Decay

Preventing tooth decay in our modern day era of sugary beverages and foods may seem impossible. But there are ways to best protect your teeth. Here's how.

Woman receiving Botox injection between her eyebrows

Heather Collins

Unexpected Conditions That Can Be Treated With Botox

Though Botox is mostly commonly used as an anti-aging treatment, it can also be used to help a number of other conditions. Some may surprise you.

Erin Marie

Can Scented Candles Cause Sinus Problems?

You absolutely love your scented candles for relaxation, but could they be causing your sinus issues? Learn whether scented candles can cause sinus problems

Jennifer Co

How HIV Affects Different Parts Of Your Body

HIV disease can have a significant impact on many parts and systems in the body, especially if the infection goes untreated. Here's everything you need to know.

Brynna Standen

Instead Of Coffee, Try Sticking Your Head In The Freezer To Combat An Afternoon Energy Slump

A survey says half of Americans feel they can't get by without coffee. But psychologist Aric Prather says you can -- by sticking your head in the freezer!

Erin Marie

When We'll Know If This Year's Flu Vaccine Misses The Mark

Over 128 million flu vaccines have already been administered across the U.S. But it may take time for experts to determine their efficacy.

Erin Marie

People's Go-To Trick For Getting Rid Of Hiccups- Exclusive Survey

Some find the sound of hiccups to be pesky. So we asked readers of Health Digest to share their go-to method for getting rid of the hiccups effectively.

Beth Bradford

Julie Powell's Cause Of Death Explained

The American author and best-known food blogger, Julie Powell, died recently. Now looking into her cause of death, there are ways to reduce the condition.

Joanna Marie

What Is Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease?

Many people with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease are initially asymptomatic, which makes diagnosing the condition tricky. Here's what you need to know.

Anne Taylor

Reasons You Could Get Sick Easily

It seems like every time you turn around, someone else in the office is coming down with a cold.

Angela Todd

What Exactly Is pH Balance?

Your body also has pH balances, and an ideal range for optimum health. Though your diet and exercise can play a role, there are other factors to consider.