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New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that pregnant women are developing preeclampsia at an alarming rate.

Sioux Center, Iowa, company Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp., issued a statement on May 20 voluntarily recalling over 185,000 pounds of its pre-cooked bacon.

According to new data released by the CDC, cases of syphilis and gonorrhea have been surging at a level not seen in years. Here is what you should know.

On May 20, musician John Driskell Hopkins of the Grammy-winning Zac Brown Band publicly announced his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Gabbi Cunningham faced more challenges surrounding the Olympics than just running her races. She discussed the impact of social media on elite athletes.

A shipment of baby formula arrived in the U.S. from Europe on Sunday to address the nationwide formula shortage affecting millions of Americans.

Climate change affects many aspects of our lives, including how well we sleep.

Gout medication colchicine could be helpful to people with heart failure. It might also reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in high-risk individuals.

The FDA recently announced that they have cleared a new type of latex underwear called Lorals for Protection as being able to help protect against STIs.

On May 20, 2022, J.M. Smucker Company issued a voluntary recall of some Jif peanut butter products, which were manufactured at a Lexington, Ky., facility.

Estrogen supports immune function and improves your body's ability to deter pathogens. The question is, do these findings apply to COVID-19? Let's find out.

Older adults can face different aging-related health conditions later in life. Could this make it harder for doctors to detect symptoms of long COVID?

SIDS has long been thought of as a mere tragedy when a healthy baby passes away in her sleep. But science has found a genetic cause linked to the condition.

This research shows promise for developing a treatment plan for people with Parkinson's disease in the future.

Jarrod Spencer understands how mental health can affect athletic performance. He spoke to Health Digest about what happens when athletes neglect their minds.

New research may be able to help people evaluate their risk factors for dementia.

Gabbi Cunningham knows about the struggles that come with her level. She spoke to Health Digest about competing in the Olympics and working on mental health.

Researchers may have found a biomarker linked to an infant's risk of SIDS. However, study limitations may exist, and there are steps you can take on your own.

With five ALS treatment drugs currently authorized by the FDA, a recently approved drug known as Radicava ORS is expected to make treatment more accessible.

While there exists plenty of research on the negative outcomes of kids playing too many video games, new research points to an unexpected benefit.

Imatinib is a medication that hinders the spread of cancer, and now it could be useful in the fight against COVID-19 as well.

While Europe has seen far more cases of the recent Monkeypox outbreak, the U.S. may start to see cases as well. Here's what to know about the virus.

The baby formula shortage has many parents frantic about where they can get their baby's food from. Fortunately, the government is taking steps to help.

You may have heard of beta-blockers for helping with hypertension. But they can also help prevent this common painful type of headache as well.

While experts are not exactly clear why eating fewer calories leads to a longer life, some think that eating less revitalizes the body's biological clock.

While questions are starting to surface as to whether or not we need to begin masking again, a new study sheds light on mask-type efficacy.

Experts suggest we're not completely past COVID-19 yet and there are ways to mitigate its spread if a loved one comes down with it.