Monkeypox Explained: Everything You Need To Know
Twelve countries including the U.S. have reported cases of monkeypox. We've rounded up here everything you should know about this viral disease.
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Food Historian Carla Cevasco On What History Can Teach Us About The Infant Formula Shortage - Exclusive Interview
To better understand the baby formula shortage and what history can teach us about solutions, Health Digest spoke to food historian Carla Cevasco. -
Olympic Competitor Gabbi Cunningham On How Her Relationship With Her Fans Impacts Her Mental Health - Exclusive
Olympian Gabbi Cunningham has had both positive and negative experiences with fans on social media and she tells Health Digest the effect it's had on her. -
Maternal Health Expert Layo George Discusses How Birthing People Of Color Are Treated Differently - Exclusive
Maternal health nurse Layo George discussed the ways in which people of color are treated differently in the healthcare system, especially when giving birth. -
How Lidocaine Infusions May Help Those With Chronic Migraines
Chronic migraines are a debilitating condition for many Americans. A recent study reveals a new treatment that includes lidocaine may offer relief. -
Study Reveals Limitations Of Using Antiviral Drugs To Treat Monkeypox
Monkeypox is becoming a growing concern for countries across the world. Thus, researchers are trying various treatment options to help. But do they work? -
Do You Love Hitting The Gym? New Study Shows It May Be A COVID Hotspot
Researchers have found that the setting of your workout — especially if it's a packed gym — may be a hotspot for potentially being exposed to COVID-19. -
Why Experts Want To Reframe Gun Violence As A Public Health Crisis
After two back-to-back mass shooting tragedies, some health experts are urging the government to treat gun violence as a public health problem. -
You May Love TV, But Cutting Back Could Give Your Heart A Healthy Boost
Coronary heart disease affects millions of Americans each year. But a recent study suggests we can cut our risks by switching off our televisions. -
The FDA Warns Against The Latest TikTok Hack For Storing Avocados
TikTokers claim to have found the secret to keeping avocados from going bad, but the FDA says not so fast. They tried it, and what they found was disturbing. -
Vitamin D Has Many Benefits, But Preventing Diabetes Isn't One Of Them
Vitamin D is best known for its role in promoting bone growth and strength, but research shows it may also play a role in the prevention of multiple diseases. -
Meet The New Omicron Subvariant With Super-Spreading Capabilities: BA.2.12.1
Health experts try to keep pace with the emergence of new subvariants, including the latest omicron variant, which is even more contagious. -
What To Know About Paxlovid's COVID-19 Rebound Cases
Paxlovid is a Pfizer drug used to treat severe COVID-19 cases or for those considered high risk. But if a rebound effect happens, does it mean it's not working? -
Layo George Discusses Disparities In Maternal Health For People Of Color - Exclusive Interview
Layo George is speaking up for underrepresented mothers. She told Health Digest about her new app for mothers of color who are expecting. -
Gabbi Cunningham On How She Deals With The Pressures Of Being An Olympian - Exclusive
Olympian Gabbi Cunningham opened up about how she deals with the pressure that she faces from fans and herself, as well as how fans can help athletes. -
Why Pot Users May Need More Sedation For Endoscopies
With marijuana becoming increasingly legalized and used, it's becoming more important for doctors to be aware of their patients' drug use. -
Research Shows Your Income Can Impact Your Survival Rate After A Heart Attack
Researchers are finding startling links between a person's income and their ability to recover from a heart attack. Here are the most vulnerable populations. -
What Is It Like To Have Monkeypox?
The predominant symptoms of monkeypox can vary from person to person and in severity. Here's what to look out for. -
A New At-Home Test Can Detect More Than Just COVID-19
In September 2020, Labcorp announced the launch of the first test that can test for COVID-19, influenza A and B, and RSV through a single nasal swab. -
Move Over Fish And Dairy! Tomatoes May Become The Next Best Source Of Vitamin D
Scientists are finding ways to bolster vitamin D content in tomatoes, which could provide vegans and vegetarians an important source of the critical vitamin. -
What You Need To Know About Hyundai's Mass Car Recall In The US
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. to address seat belt safety concerns. The automaker initiated the recall over exploding seat belt parts. -
Jarrod Spencer Explains Why Mental Health Struggles Are The Invisible Injury Of The Sports World - Exclusive
Jarrod Spencer wants to shine a brighter light on mental health in athletes. He told Health Digest why it's often neglected in the world of sports. -
Why The CDC Suggests The LGBTQ+ Community Is More Vulnerable To Monkeypox Exposure
Here's what you should know about the latest outbreak. -
Hunter March's Number One Takeaway From Meditation - Exclusive
Talk show host Hunter March revealed that he's had intense periods of meditation practice and revealed what he's learned from his time meditating. -
The US Has A Vaccine Available For Monkeypox But It May Cause Serious Side Effects
Monkeypox is a growing concern, and health officials prepare by taking stock of vaccines on hand that can help. But they may come with significant side effects. -
Pfizer Reveals Their Efficacy Rate For The COVID-19 Vaccine In Children Under 5
Pfizer and BioNTech SE are seeking emergency use authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months of age up to 5 years old. -
Study Reveals This Pregnancy Complication Is Surging In The US At An Alarming Rate
New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that pregnant women are developing preeclampsia at an alarming rate.
