How To Tell If Your Fever Is Caused By A Bacteria Or A Virus
When you have a fever, knowing the cause can guide you in how you treat it. Here's what you need to know to tell whether a bacteria or virus is causing a fever.
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What Is D-Mannose And Can It Help With UTIs?
Urinary tract infections are usually treated with antibiotics. However, alternative treatments like D-mannose are now being considered by experts. -
What It Means When Your Creatine Kinase Is Low
Creatine kinase (CK) is an enzyme in the body, found primarily in the muscles, heart, and brain. This is what it means when creatine kinase levels are low. -
The Top Oral Hygiene Tips To Prevent Bad Breath, According To A Dentist
Having bad breath can be an embarrassing situation, to say the least. Here's what you should know about conquering bad breath, according to an expert. -
Why Smelly Breath Can Become More Common As You Age
For many, a bout of bad breath may come on every now and again. As we get older, however, sour breath can become an ongoing problem for a number of reasons. -
Can You Take DayQuil And Tylenol At The Same Time?
If you take Tylenol when you are in pain and you also use DayQuil while you are sick, you might wonder if it's safe to take both at the same time. -
Is Huel Safe For Weight Loss?
Huel offers a variety of products, such as protein bars, ready-to-drink meals in a bottle, and powdered meals. Do these products help with weight loss? -
What Happens To Your Body During A 'Medication Abortion'?
The most common method to end a pregnancy is abortion medication, but what is going on inside a woman's body when she takes this medication? -
Can Seeing More Daylight Lead To Better Sleep?
A 15-minute walk can not only get your heart pumping and body moving in the morning, but the extra daylight can also help you sleep at night. Here's why. -
When You Should Seek Medical Attention For A Gallbladder Attack
Gallbladder issues are quite common in the U.S. But how do you know if you are having a gallbladder attack and should seek medical attention? We have answers. -
Why TikTok Users Are Advocating For Pain Medications During IUD Placements
Given the potentially painful nature of IUD insertion, some people have begun speaking out on TikTok, advocating for pain management during the procedure. -
Can You Get An STD From Anal Sex?
Being aware of how to protect yourself and your sexual partners from STDs is key to ensuring that your risk is kept to a minimum. Can anal sex lead to STDs? -
What Causes White Spots On Your Tonsils?
Despite the tonsils' role in immune support, they're also susceptible to various conditions which can cause white spots. Here's what you should know. -
The First Thing You Should Do If You Touch Poison Ivy, Oak, Or Sumac
Coming in contact with poison ivy, oak, or sumac can be alarming. However, there is a crucial first step to take should you touch any of the three plants. -
What's The Difference Between Gallstones And Kidney Stones
Two common types of stones include gallstones and kidney stones. While they are both types of stones, there are several differences between them. -
Do Vaccines Cause Autism?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a recommended immunization schedule for children from birth to 18 years, which is reviewed annually. -
What It Means When Your Shoulders Itch
For some, itchy skin is something to contend with once in a while. However, reoccurring irritation, especially in the shoulders, may indicate something else. -
An Immunologist Explains The Link Between Eczema And Depression
While many factors may impact depression, Dr. Jacqueline Eghrari-Sabet, allergist/immunologist, tells Health Digest that eczema may be one of them. -
What Does It Mean When You Have Oil Droplets In Your Stool?
Healthy stool is usually brown in color with a consistency somewhere between firm and soft. But, if you have oil droplets in your stool it could mean this. -
Can Your HVAC System Be Causing Sinus Problems?
The same systems that dry out our skin each winter while we try to stay warm may be causing sinus issues. Here's what you should look out for. -
Do You Have Grief Or Depression? An Integrative Physician Weighs In
Dr. Jan E. Patterson, an integrative medicine physician and professor, spoke to Health Digest about how to tell the difference between grief and depression. -
How Often Do You Need A Professional Dental Cleaning?
Routine cleanings aren't exactly something we look forward to on our calendar. Even so, just how often should we be penciling in those dental appointments? -
What It Means When You Have Mucus In Your Stool
It's normal to have mucus in your stool -- in small amounts. But when there's a large amount in your stool, it could be a sign of an underlying health issue. -
Can You Get Herpes In Your Eyes?
Herpes can cause a number of symptoms, like genital warts. However, some may be wondering if the sexually transmitted disease can also affect the eyes. -
Evel Knievel's Son Robbie's Cause Of Death Explained
Robbie Knievel, son of famed daredevil Evel Knievel, has died at the age of 60 after spending the past few days in hospice. Here's what we know about his death. -
What Is Cardiac Arrest?
When it comes to heart health, there are many conditions to be aware of, including cardiac arrest. Here's what cardiac arrest is and how to prevent it. -
Health Conditions A Colonoscopy Can Detect
The colonoscopy procedure allows a healthcare provider uses a long, flexible tube called a colonoscope to examine the inside of the large intestine.
