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If Your Heartburn Lasts Longer Than This, It’s Time To See A Doctor – Health Digest
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock Occasional heartburn is common and often nothing to worry about. Maybe it hits after a heavy meal, too much coffee, or lying down too soon after eating. But when that burning sensation in your chest starts showing up more often — or sticks […]
The Mommy Makeover Death Rate Isn’t What You’d Expect – Health Digest
Inside Creative House/Shutterstock Motherhood has countless challenges, including the physical aftermath that comes after carrying a child and giving birth. And although some celebrity moms seem to be able to effortlessly reclaim their pre-baby bodies, many women struggle to manage (and love) their postpartum figures. Diet and […]
The Reason Your Teeth Hurt When You’re Sick – Health Digest
Liubomyr Vorona/Getty Images Colds and viruses can make many parts of your body feel terrible. From a throbbing head to a sour stomach, you may be deluged with discomfort. While this isn’t a shock — you’re sick, after all — you may be surprised when even your […]
The Heartbreaking Way Blood Cancers Cause Death – Health Digest
Kobus Louw/Getty Images According to City of Hope, blood cancers, also known as hematologic cancers, begin in the bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made — or in the lymphatic system. These cancers develop when abnormal blood cells grow out of […]
The Origin Of The Human Hand: Why Do We Have 5 Fingers? – Health Digest
Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images It’s hard to imagine a world where Homo sapiens could have gotten very far without hands. Over thousands of years, our species has been heavily reliant on palms and fingers to accomplish a wide variety of tasks that make life as we know […]
Blood Types That Could Increase Your Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer – Health Digest
Arturo Peña Romano Medina/Getty Images Pancreatic cancer is a relatively rare form of cancer when it comes to cases diagnosed per year. However, it remains a deadly type of cancer that accounts for a high percentage of annual deaths when compared to diagnosis rates. In other words, you […]
A Popular Over-The-Counter Sleep Aid Could Increase Your Risk Of Dementia – Health Digest
Kateryna Muzhevska/Shutterstock Everyone struggles with sleep issues from time to time. Sometimes, the cause is expected, like trying to readjust your sleep schedule after traveling. Other sleepless nights come out of nowhere, and part of the frustration can be trying to figure out what kept you awake. […]
When You Lose Weight, This Is What Happens To Your Stomach – Health Digest
Urbazon/Getty Images “Your stomach will shrink if you eat less.” Sound familiar? It’s a commonly held belief among dieters. But it’s also a medical myth, although your stomach may change in a different way if you shed some weight. Why, then, does it seem like you start […]
This Inherited Condition Causes High ‘Bad’ Cholesterol From Birth – Health Digest
Mediaphotos/Getty Images When it comes to cholesterol, certain types can put your heart health at risk. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL cholesterol, can build up in your arteries and slow blood flow to your heart. If that blood flow gets blocked, it can lead to a heart attack. […]
How Often You Should Get Tested For High Cholesterol – Health Digest
Maskot/Getty Images Many undesirable health conditions come with early warning signs. Take gaining weight, for instance. You know immediately that you’ve put on pounds because your clothes fit poorly — or perhaps not at all. But high cholesterol is a sneakier problem. Even if your cholesterol numbers […]