Diagnosing Crohn's disease can be a little challenging. Here's how to go about ruling out other conditions, getting a diagnosis, and pursuing treatment.
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an unpleasant and often uncomfortable infection that impacts the urinary tract. Here's how it can affect quality of life.
When stopping Zoloft, especially too quickly, you may experience certain unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Here's what you need to know about weaning off Zoloft.
Accutane, also known as isotretinoin, is used to treat acne that has not responded to other treatments. It can have several side effects. Here's what to know.
In an interview with Health Digest, Dr. Purvi Parikh, an adult and pediatric allergist, addresses five seasonal allergy myths and the facts behind each.
Characterized by a hacking cough that can linger for upwards of two weeks, many may wonder how long they may be contagious when catching the infection.
If your doctor diagnoses you with a thyroid condition, you are not alone. At least 12% of Americans will develop thyroid dysfunction in their lifetime.
After the COVID-19 and mpox outbreaks, you may have questions about other pandemics. Health Digest spoke with Dr. Park to ask if a polio epidemic could happen.
Good news is on the horizon for those who take insulin as pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly plans to lower costs for this potentially life-saving medication.
While birth control is generally considered safe for most women, many still remain skeptical about the potential health risks, especially when used for a while.
In an interview with Health Digest, infectious disease expert Dr. Linda Yancey tells us what we should know about the drug-resistant stomach bug, Shigella.
Thinking about removing your nose hairs? It's best to know the potential risks of waxing your nose hairs before doing so. Here's what you need to know.
Our knee joint is one of the joints in our body, most primed for mobility. But it is also among those most prone to stiffness. Here's what to look out for.
People are living a lot longer now than we used to. How can we live those extra years well? We spoke to an expert to learn what we might be missing out on.
A nail infection, or paronychia, is an infection that affects the skin around the nail. Prompt care can keep it from getting worse. Here's how to treat it.
In winter, there is more to be concerned about than just being cold, as temperatures can bring about frostbite. Luckily, there are signs to indicate frostbite.