The effects of marijuana on cognition and brain functioning are a highly contentious issue. Of particular concern is how long the possible negative effects of cannabis use may last. Do they lead to lifelong problems? Or do they simply fade away soon after the plant's psychoactive effects wear off?
The recommended age to begin colon cancer screening has recently dropped from 50 to 45, per the CDC. What is the reason for this, and is it truly important?
Routine vaccines have fallen by the wayside since the start of the pandemic, but researchers warn they're just as important now. Here's why you don't want to skip them.
The New York Post has assembled a top 10 list of food no-nos that may help you take a permanent break from what have become staples in many Americans' diets.
Loss of smell is a problem that doesn't necessarily go away as soon as you recover from COVID-19. So, in the meantime, try these things to get your nose working again.
Fake COVID-19 tests not only dupe the consumer who buys them, but also the people around them. They may enter a public space, assuming they are not infected.
COVID-19 has a lot of unusual symptoms that you wouldn't normally expect to see in a coronavirus. Here are some of the weird ways it can affect your body.
The WHO reveals that the new COVID-19 variant could be worse than Omicron, but not necessarily more deadly, so following CDC precautions is key to protection.
In an interview with Health Digest, Dr. Priyanka Wali revealed how stand-up comedy came into her life and how being a doctor prepared her for being a comedian.
Pfizer announced clinical trials are underway for a new Omicron-specific vaccine. While the company races to test the efficacy, experts warn it may not be necessary.
In an interview with Health Digest, Priyanka Wali, HypochondriActor co-host, detailed the difficulty of being a doctor in a family of doctors during a pandemic.
COVID-19 testing can be a tricky topic, because there are so many different types of tests out there. Here's a complete guide to everything you need to know.
While most recover from COVID-19 infection, some report symptoms long after the virus is gone. Here's what scientists currently know about long-haul COVID.
In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Thara Natalie detailed how she makes her personal yoga practice and classes about more than just the poses.
Monoclonal antibody treatments have long been used as an effective tool in the fight against COVID-19, but they may be in short supply in the coming weeks.
The last few years have been a rollercoaster for people across the globe -- but now, many experts are saying that there is light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel.