Why Your Body Gets Itchy At Night
If you've ever curled up under the covers, only to feel the tickle of an unwelcome itch one place after the next, you're one of many - but why does this happen?
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Can A Pinched Nerve Make It Harder For You To Breathe?
It's easy to attribute the occasional ache to simply having slept in a bad position, but in some instances, such pains may be stemming from a pinched nerve. -
A Beginners Guide To Chakra Work
Chakras are disc-like spinning vortexes positioned along the spinal column, starting at the base of the spine and ending just above the top of the head. -
Signs That Your Blood Sugar May Be Crashing
A blood sugar crash is when the sugar in your blood — also known as glucose — drops below normal. Glucose is the primary source of energy for the body. -
What Does It Mean When Your Urine Is Black?
The natural color of the urine is pale yellow to deep amber. If your urine appears black, this could have a number of different causes, some of them concerning. -
Symptoms Of A Stroke You Shouldn't Ignore
When you have a stroke, early treatment is key to recovery and even survival. Here are the symptoms that indicate you should seek emergency care. -
Marta Korytkowska, SLP, On Justin Bieber's Ramsay Hunt Diagnosis And Symptoms - Exclusive Interview
Marta Korytkowska sat down with Health Digest to explain the implications of a Ramsay Hunt diagnosis, the disease currently affecting Justin Bieber. -
What Does It Mean When You Have Ridges On Your Fingernails?
You might not think about your fingernails very much, but it turns out that ridges on them may actually be an indicator of your overall health. -
Warning Signs From Your Hands You Shouldn't Ignore
Your doctor may look at your nails, bones in fingers or wrist, and skin appearance during an exam, as your hands can tell a lot about your health. -
Why Staying In Wet Shoes Or Socks Is Worse Than You Think
A serious skin condition, known as trench foot, can result from prolonged exposure to moisture and can alter the appearance of the skin on our feet. -
What Happens If A Splinter Goes Untreated?
A splinter — sometimes known as a sliver depending on the material of the object — can be wood, metal, glass, pencil lead, or another foreign object. -
The Difference Between Hair Botox And Keratin Treatments
Whether using at-home kits or scheduling an appointment at your local salon, hair botox and keratin treatments are two modern treatments for rejuvenating hair. -
How To Identify If You Have A Hernia
Are you having an aching sensation that you think may be due to a hernia? Understanding hernias can help you determine if this is the cause of your discomfort. -
How To Pop Your Ears And Relieve Pressure
To relieve pressure, there are different methods one can implement to try and "pop" their ears, all of which involve restoring the balance of air pressure. -
Scary Symptoms That Aren't As Serious As You Think
Symptoms like headache, chest pain, forgetfulness, and eye twitching can be linked to serious conditions — but they aren't always as scary as they seem. -
If You Have Rapid Unexpected Weight Gain, This May Be Why
Contrary to popular belief, weight gain is not always necessarily due to bad eating or lack of exercise. Here is what could cause unexpected weight gain. -
Can Pulmonary Hypertension Make It Harder For You To Breathe?
Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that occurs in the lungs. Does this mean that it can lead to difficulty breathing? Here's what to know. -
Warning Signs From Your Tongue You Shouldn't Ignore
Your tongue can offer important clues to your health status. Here are some common signs you may want to pay attention to. -
The Way You Sleep May Help Reduce Heartburn Symptoms
Heartburn is an uncomfortable condition that can disrupt both our daily lives and sleep. Here's how to reduce the risk of heartburn in bed. -
What Is An Immune Kettle And Why Should You Focus On It
Stress is one of the most important parts of our "immune kettle" that we can control, and often one of the biggest threats to our immunity. -
The Mysterious Benjamin Button Disease That Makes You Age Prematurely
A rare genetic disease called Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome causes a child's body to age rapidly, sometimes called the "Benjamin Button" disease. -
Ways You Didn't Realize You Were Ruining Your Fingernails
Nails can reveal a lot about nutritional intake and digestion. Those with poor digestion and nutritional intake may experience weak and brittle nails. -
How Anesthesia Machines Really Work
Anesthesia is the name of a treatment that uses anesthetics, which are drugs designed to keep patients from experiencing pain or discomfort during a procedure. -
When You Have A Stroke, This Is What Happens To Your Body
Have you ever wondered what happens to your body during a stroke? Well, it can be a lot. Read on for important information about stroke symptoms and your body. -
How To Identify Signs Of Toxic Shock Syndrome
Because the condition can be fatal and symptoms of TSS can be attributed to something much less serious, it's important to know its causes and what to look for. -
What Is Oil Pulling And Does It Really Help Your Teeth?
Oil pulling is a trendy topic. While it's gaining popularity, this practice is age-old and most notably used in the traditional Indian medicine, Ayurveda. -
What Does It Mean If Your Tongue Is Pale?
Tongues with severe discoloration such as yellow, black, purple, or gray can be a sign of an underlying health condition - but what about a pale tongue?
