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.
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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.
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Health Digest Survey: How Often Do People Floss Their Teeth?
Flossing is a task that can easily be overlooked. However, to find out how often people really floss, we conducted an exclusive Health Digest survey.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Why The FDA Might Step In To Regulate The CBD Market
Used by many to help ease anxiety, promote better sleep, and relieve pain, CBD may soon be regulated by the FDA. Here's what you need to know.
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NyQuil Or Mucinex? Which Congestion Medication Do People Typically Reach For?
We asked Health Digest readers which decongestant medicine they typically reach for when they're feeling stuffed up. Here's what they said.
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How Consistent Social Media Check Ins Could Affect Adolescent Brains
Teen social media use has skyrocketed. Now, researchers want to understand how it's affecting brain development during these critical years.
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The Latest On Jeremy Renner's Critical Condition After Snow Plow Accident
Jeremy Renner's snow plow accident has left fans worried about his condition. Fortunately, recent news has been disclosed regarding his state of health.
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Why So Few Cancers Are Caught By Routine Screenings
The U.S. sees more incidences of cancer than any other country. But only 14% of cancer diagnoses are reached through screening. An expert weighs in on why.
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Can Staying Hydrated Reduce The Risk Of Chronic Diseases And Early Death?
A 25-year study set out to determine whether proper hydration can lead to better health outcomes as we age. Here's what to know.
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What You Need To Know About The Latest Fast-Spreading COVID Variant
Here's the latest information about the newest covid variant to make its waves across the nation: XBB.1.5.
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The Drink Most People Prefer To Help Them Sleep - Exclusive Survey
If you don't sleep enough, you may have considered reaching for a nightly beverage to help. Here's what our readers are drinking to catch more z's.
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What To Know About Damar Hamlin's Critical Status After Cardiac Arrest
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is still in critical condition after cardiac arrest during Monday night's football game. Here's what to know.
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