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Beth Bradford

Samantha Harris Teams Up With YogaWorks To Support The Breast Cancer Community - Exclusive Interview

Samantha Harris opened up about her journey with breast cancer, her work as a wellness advocate, and how YogaWorks is supporting the breast cancer community.

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Ruth Clark

Why Avoiding Fast Food Can Help Save Your Liver

Nowadays, it can be challenging to avoid the convenience of fast food restaurants. However, experts are elaborating on how it could be harming the liver.

Amanda Vining

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.

Ruth Clark

What 5-Minute Walks Every 30 Minutes Can Do For Your Body If You Sit All Day At Work

Moving your body often may be tricky if you're in front of a computer all day. But even small amounts of exercise can combat the effects of too much sitting.

Eileen Conroy

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.

Erin Demmer

How A Clinical Trial Shows Promising News For Children With Peanut Allergies

Life is much more stressful when your child has a peanut allergy. A recent clinical trial, however, is showing promise in desensitizing allergic reactions.

Erin Demmer

Studies Suggest The Bivalent COVID Booster Is No More Effective Than Original Vaccine

The bivalent booster has been available for months now. But you may wonder about its efficacy. Here's the latest research.

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Erin Marie

Why The CDC Warns Against Using Tap Water In Home Medical Devices

Although America has one of the safest public drinking water systems globally, tap water is not intended for use in everything, like filling up medical devices.

Erin Marie

Carole Cook's Cause Of Death Explained

At the age of 98, renowned stage, television, and film star Carole Cook has died. Recently, details regarding the cause of her death were given.

Lauren DeMello

Jeff Beck's Cause Of Death Explained

People around the globe are shocked and saddened by the swift passing of Jeff Beck. Here's what to know.

Erin Marie

Why Some Health Experts Want To Ban Your Gas Stove

The safety of an appliance used by millions of Americans every day is currently up for discussion in Washington. Here's what you need to know about gas stoves.

Erin Marie

Why The Free Government Mailed COVID Tests Are Producing Confusion

The government has been sending households free COVID-19 home test kits but recently, there has been confusion regarding the reliability of some of these tests.

Beth Bradford

What The Resurgence In Mumps Is Leading Experts To Theorize

Although much of the U.S. population is vaccinated against mumps, outbreaks still occur. Here's why health experts think this might be happening.

Erin Marie

Study Finds What One Sugary Drink A Day Can Do To Men's Hair

While most know the effects sugary drinks have on the body, experts took it up a notch and looked into the relationship between sugary beverages and men's hair.

Erin Marie

What You Should Know About The New XBB Variant

The U.S. is currently seeing a growing number of COVID-19 cases stemming from the new XBB variant, known as XBB.1.5. Here's what you need to know.

Brynna Standen

Researchers Find A Key Reason Why Kids With Autism Have Difficulty Interpreting Tone Of Voice

For many people with autism, deciphering the emotion hidden behind spoken words can prove to be a massive challenge. Now, experts may understand why.

Beth Bradford

What Frequent Antibiotic Use Can Do To Your Digestive Health

Overusing antibiotics can lead to an array of health problems. Here's what can happen to your digestive health when you frequently use antibiotics.

Ruth Clark

What Medical Cannabis Is Doing For People With Chronic Pain

Unfortunately, about one in four American adults experiences chronic pain. Luckily, medical marijuana has helped people in more than one way.

Erin Marie

Study Suggests Alerting Doctors Of A Patient's Overdose Could Reduce Opioid Prescribing

In the U.S., opioid overdoses account for many deaths each day. Luckily, experts have identified an easy tactic that may reduce the opioid prescriptions issued.

Ruth Clark

Why The New Obesity Guidelines For Kids Offer An Aggressive Approach

In the past, doctors treating childhood obesity have taken a wait-and-see approach, monitoring kids to see if they eventually outgrow it.

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Beth Bradford

What You Need To Know About The New FDA-Approved Alzheimer's Drug

Alzheimer's disease affects millions of Americans. But now, a new drug has been fast-tracked and available. Here's what to know.

healthyNick

FDA Set To Fast-Track New Drug To Prevent Infant RSV

With RSV recently being the number one cause of infant hospitalizations, many parents are looking forward to the FDA's decision on the potential drug.

healthyNick

How A Combination Of Medication And The Atkins Diet Could Help Treat Epilepsy

Although the benefits of the Atkins diet are debated, there may be a new advantage of the diet, especially for people on medication for epilepsy

Erin Marie

Research Reveals The Mental Health Toll Cancer Can Take On A Patient's Spouse

Helping a spouse who has cancer can feel overwhelming and scary. Now research suggests there's evidence it can impact one's mental health. Here's what to know.

Erin Marie

Coffee Or Energy Drinks: Which Drink Do People Reach For To Give Them Energy?

To figure out which drink people most often reach for to give them a much-needed jolt of energy, we asked readers of Health Digest to cast their vote.

Brynna Standen

How Often Do People Weigh Themselves? - Health Digest Survey

Hopping on the scale is a daily ritual for some, but for others, it happens rarely, if at all. Here's what a survey of our readers had to say.

Erin Marie

How Essential Oils Can Be The Key To Restoring COVID-Induced Smell Loss

A loss of smell can have a major impact on a person's life. But there may be ways to retrain your olfactory system to smell again.