Tips For Weaning Off Zoloft
When stopping Zoloft, especially too quickly, you may experience certain unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Here's what you need to know about weaning off Zoloft.
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What To Expect When Taking Accutane
Accutane, also known as isotretinoin, is used to treat acne that has not responded to other treatments. It can have several side effects. Here's what to know.
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How Long Are You Contagious When You Have Bronchitis?
Characterized by a hacking cough that can linger for upwards of two weeks, many may wonder how long they may be contagious when catching the infection.
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How Many Types Of UTIs Are There?
While many people may know what a urinary tract infection (UTI) is, perhaps not everyone is aware of how many different types of UTIs there are.
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Tom Sizemore's Cause Of Death Explained
Tom Sizemore died on March 3, weeks after he was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
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Neonatologist Lists The Dos And Don'ts For Friends And Family Of NICU Parents
In an exclusive interview, Health Digest spoke with Dr. Melinda Elliott, a neonatologist, who shared the dos and don'ts for friends and family of NICU parents.
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What Is Birch Water And Is It Good For You?
Birch water can provide a whole range of benefits, even without being directly ingested. Either way, some may even prefer it over other natural drinks.
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Anne Heche's Cause Of Death Explained
Actor Anne Heche, star of "Donnie Brasco," "Wag the Dog," and "Six Days, Seven Nights," died on Friday after a serious car crash on August 5.
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DMX's Fiancée Opens Up About Their Son's Chronic Kidney Disease
Desiree Lindstrom, fiancée of late rapper DMX, is spreading awareness about their son's chronic kidney disease. Here's what to know about the condition.
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You're Drinking Too Much Soda If This Happens To You
How can you know if you're drinking too much soda? If any of these things happen to you, it's a pretty good indication that you should slow down and cut back.
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CDC Numbers Show US Avoided A Winter COVID Surge
Winter has historically been a time when the U.S. sees a rise in COVID infections, possibly due to holiday travel, indoor gatherings, and variants.
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How Thyroid Dysfunction May Lead To Diabetes
If your doctor diagnoses you with a thyroid condition, you are not alone. At least 12% of Americans will develop thyroid dysfunction in their lifetime.
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3 Foods That Can Help Prevent Prostate Cancer, According To An Oncologist
In an exclusive interview, Health Digest spoke with Dr. J. Ben Wilkinson, an oncologist, about steps you can take to reduce your risk of prostate cancer.
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Can The COVID-19 Vaccines Protect You Against The Lambda Variant?
Disease experts have warned that if left unchecked, COVID-19 could mutate into something that may evade our current vaccines. Is such a mutation already here?
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Infectious Disease Expert Weighs In On Whether A Polio Epidemic Can Happen Again
After the COVID-19 and mpox outbreaks, you may have questions about other pandemics. Health Digest spoke with Dr. Park to ask if a polio epidemic could happen.
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Eli Lilly Becomes First Pharmaceutical Company To Cap Insulin Prices For Those On Private Insurance
Good news is on the horizon for those who take insulin as pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly plans to lower costs for this potentially life-saving medication.
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How Quickly Are COVID-19 Cases Increasing Among Children?
Due in large part to the spread of the delta variant, COVID-19 cases are increasing in children -- and they are increasingly quickly.
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Everything To Know About How COVID-19 Can Affect Children
Here's everything you need to know about how COVID-19 can affect children – and how you and your family can remain protected.
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Can COVID-19 Symptoms Recur After Taking Paxlovid?
Paxlovid, a drug developed by Pfizer, has emergency use authorization for some patients with COVID-19. But some are reporting a recurrence of the virus.
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The Bizarre Subway Diet You Probably Forgot About
Does anyone else remember the Subway diet and its spokesman, Jared Fogle? Fast forward to today and the Subway diet has lost its place among top dieting trends.
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What's It Like To Get COVID-19 When You're Vaccinated?
If you are vaccinated and get a breakthrough COVID-19 infection, your symptoms are likely to be milder and last fewer days.
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Everything We Know About Hailey Bieber's Mini-Stroke
Hailey Bieber opens up about her recent health scare and mini-stroke. While uncommon in younger patients, doctors want everyone to know the warning signs.
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This New Tool Shows How Well COVID-19 Tests Perform Against Variants
One of the newest tools being used to combat new variants of COVID-19 is the result of work by PATH to test the ability of COVID-19 tests to detect variants.
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What You Should And Shouldn't Do After You Get The COVID-19 Vaccine
As we push forward toward the light at the end of the tunnel in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's worth considering what it really means to be vaccinated.
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Omeprazole Explained: Usage, Doses, And Side Effects
Omeprazole is a drug commonly used to treat acid reflux and related conditions. Here's what you should know about its uses, dosage, and side effects.
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Long-Term Birth Control: Are There Any Risks To Prolonged Use?
While birth control is generally considered safe for most women, many still remain skeptical about the potential health risks, especially when used for a while.
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Is It Safe To Put Neosporin In Your Nose?
When you have a cut, you might reach for Neosporin to keep the wound moisturized and the bacteria away. But can you do the same when the cut's inside your nose?
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