Health

The reasons for hair growth might seem more logical in certain areas of the body than others. What's the strange reason we have hair on our butts?

Heart disease is often called the "silent killer" because some people might not know they have it. However, your stomach can give you a clue about your risk.

A nevus birthmark can appear on a baby's skin at or just after birth. We'll explore the reasons why someone might decide to have one removed.

Does TikTok's viral balloon hack for pooping instantly actually work? A Health Digest writer decided to test it and report back. Here's what she found.

As with any other food, eating too much peanut butter can have consequences. This is particularly the case when you're taking a certain kind of medication.

If you're tired of cold and warm water packs, painkillers, and sitting in weird positions to find some relief from back pain, this article is for you.

Being unable to poop without peeing is one of the most curious scientific oddities involving our bodily processes. Experts have pondered this matter, too.

The foods that you eat can affect the health of your circulatory system. Here's how eating peanut butter every day can impact your arteries.

When you feel the urge to tinkle, experts say you should be looking for a bathroom. Here's what happens to your blood pressure if you hold in your pee.

Exercise isn't the only way to combat high cholesterol; diet can make a difference too. This type of nut, in particular, appears to lower high cholesterol.

Burnout and laziness may seem like the same thing at first, which is a dangerous assumption. But there are signs indicating that you're experiencing the former.

If you have a particular type of genetic risk for cancer, eating this popular fruit could help reduce your risk. Here's what the research says.

It's normal to take a peek into your toilet bowl after pooping, every once in a while. But when you notice narrow poop, should you be worried about it?

Consumption of peanuts and peanut butter is beneficial for certain medical conditions. However, you may want to avoid salted peanut butter for this reason.

Phytochemicals in berries, broccoli, and tomatoes can help your body fight cancer. However, there's also an unexpected carb that might help in your fight.

There's a big difference between not wanting to fart and not being able to fart. Let's see when an inability to pass gas may be a serious warning sign.

You probably try to avoid garlic before having sex so you don't have garlic breath, but there's a type of vegetable that may want to avoid eating as well.

Lemons are hardly considered snacks on their own. With that said, there are particular instances when you should avoid consuming them, even in small amounts.

Strangely enough, it is possible that people who are on the verge of death may feel a sudden rush of euphoria. Research has shed light on the possible reasons.

For some, winding down for bed can be riddled with anxiety because they just can't fall asleep. If this sounds like you, this trick with your eyes may help.

Taking a bath can be a great way to relax or to relieve sore muscles. What you may not realize is that it's also something that can affect your blood pressure.

"Love is blind" is often used as a metaphor, but can the saying go beyond the metaphorical to have a literal meaning too? Can you really go blind after sex?

As we grow, many of our organs grow with us. This includes a man's prostate gland. Here's the young age when it first starts getting bigger.

Rinsing off your canned beans isn't just about cleaning off the liquid they are packed in. It can also affect your body in a couple of important ways.

There's no shortage of advice out there for easier pooping. However, there's one hydrating beverage that you might want to consider trying for constipation.

There's a viral TikTok hack that promotes the idea of using diaper cream to treat dry skin. Of course, we had to try it - and we got interesting results.

Drinking a smoothie every day can help you reach your daily allowance of fruits and veggies, but did you know it can also have an effect on your blood pressure?