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A new study suggests a link between the consumption of a popular red food colorant, known as Allura Red AC -- or Red 40 -- and increased risk of gut disorders.

After contracting COVID, the body seems to become immune to the virus for a time. How is the severity of infection affected by previous infections or vaccines?

If you have severe hypertension, you'll want to pay attention to what you eat and drink. Here's what a new study says about coffee and your blood pressure.

Running, walking, swimming, biking, or hiking? In an exclusive survey, Health Digest readers shared their favorite way to exercise in the great outdoors.

Although COVID-19 cases appeared to be declining for a period of time, they seem to be increasing now. The new wave in China is concerning experts in America.

On Dec. 15, the CDC announced that they extended BMI growth charts for children and teens ages 2 through 19 to include higher BMI percentiles. Learn more here.

Children's cold medicines are flying off the shelves. If you're unable to find brand-name medications at your local drug store, here's what you can use instead.

Longevity is a key aspect of health on many people's minds these days. But what kinds of exercises actually lead to thriving into our later years?

It has taken Stan years to get comfortable in his body and, in his words, feel up to posting about his fitness progress. The star shares his struggles candidly.

In a Health Digest survey, we wanted to know what time of day most people were getting their sweat on. Here's when the majority of people are working out.

With any surgery there are risks, and as Dr. Meegan Gruber of TLC's "Awake Surgery" explains, even general anesthesia comes with its own dangers.

While experts have warned of the flu, COVID-19, and RSV, until now, there's been little talk of A Strep in kids. Here's what you need to know.

Many parents are trying to care for their kids during the peak of cold and flu season but are struggling to find medications. Here's what experts recommend.

There are ways to treat a cough naturally if you prefer not to take medication. Here's what the most popular remedies are according to a recent survey.

It may seem difficult to get enough protein through vegan food. But according to a leading lifestyle medicine doctor, it's easier than you might think.

Life can be full of instances where we wind up with scars. Fortunately, there are OTC medications that can help them heal. But which is the most popular?

Viewers of the original Avatar film experienced a form of Post-Avatar Depression Syndrome (PADS). Here's everything you need to know before you see the new one.

With the pandemic and the Olympics in mind, some experts have been wondering if the Qatar World Cup poses any risk of spreading another illness known MERS.

A new study aims to explain how our vaccines stack up against the new COVID variants. Here's what experts have to say.

With 80% of U.S. counties currently reporting a lack of infectious disease doctors, experts anticipate a substantial shortage to endure over the next 10 years.

While the of phones and other screens is common among kids, a new study has found a link between screen time and obsessive-compulsive disorder in pre-teens.

Researchers have been studying how symptoms like loss of taste and smell are linked to antibody levels. These are the differences that they have found.

The holidays may have your time so scattered that exercise is not a priority. But, researchers say even short bursts of activity can improve your health.

Heart health is important even during the holidays. Here are three foods to load up on for a happy heart this time of year.

Bunions are the protruding bony bumps at the base of your toe. In addition to surgery, there are several products that you can try out to relieve bunion pain.

To get a better idea of what time most people get up in the morning, we surveyed participants to share their typical wake-up time out of five answer choices.

With COVID-19 subvariants on the rise, the Biden administration has announced a COVID-19 Winter Preparedness Plan, which includes more free home COVID tests.