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The Type Of Underwear You Should Avoid Wearing On An Airplane – Health Digest
Susumu Yoshioka/Getty Images Although some people see air travel as a reason to wear the most comfortable things they have in their closet, for others, it’s all about dressing to the nines. While there’s nothing wrong with either approach, in fact, both options make sense depending on […]
Why Some Light Switches Are Red In Hospitals – Health Digest
Sucharas Wongpeth/Shutterstock According to the most recent survey data from the American Hospital Association, there are nearly 6,100 hospitals across the United States. And in 2023, a little over 34.4 million Americans paid them a visit — and almost surely in many cases, not just out of […]
Why You Should Reconsider Wearing Skinny Jeans On An Airplane – Health Digest
Ziga Plahutar/Getty Images Most frequent flyers are happy to share their airplane travel pet peeves, as evidenced by the results of a 2024 survey cited by International Airport Review. According to a poll of travelers, flight interruptions and long waits were among the top annoyances. But even after […]
An Experimental Treatment That Helped Cancer Patients Live 40% Longer Had One Noticeable Side Effect – Health Digest
Manjurul/Getty Images Every year, about 1.7 million people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although there is no cure for cancer, the American Cancer Society says that more people are surviving their diagnoses thanks to […]
Avoid These Shaving Mistakes If You Don’t Want Razor Burn – Health Digest
Prostock-studio/Getty Images Razor burn is a common and often uncomfortable skin irritation that can develop after shaving. It typically appears as red, itchy, or inflamed patches on the skin and may be accompanied by a burning or stinging sensation. While it can occur anywhere you shave — […]
You Might Be Eating Too Much Turmeric If This Happens To Your Head – Health Digest
Mariia Siurtukova/Getty Images Have you ever wondered about what happens when you take turmeric every day? The popular spice has gained quite a reputation, thanks to its myriad proven and anecdotal health benefits. Turmeric contains an active compound called curcumin. As explained by registered dietitian Cynthia Weiss (via Mayo Clinic), […]
JD Vance Had A Medical Procedure You Probably Didn’t Hear About – Health Digest
Joshua Sukoff/Shutterstock Vice President JD Vance managed to slip away to George Washington Hospital in Washington for a minor sinus surgery just a few weeks before he was sworn into his White House role. You might not have heard much about it because he had attended the […]
How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Turned His Health Around – Health Digest
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken some heat for his views on health, but many come from personal experience. In September 1983, as a 29-year-old graduate of law school, his heroin addiction had become so severe that he got […]
What Happens To Your Poop When You Take Too Much Magnesium Stearate – Health Digest
Realpeoplegroup/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Even if you’ve never heard of magnesium stearate, there’s a very good chance you’ve consumed it at some point in your life. According to a 2017 study published in Toxicology Reports, magnesium stearate is a […]
Can You Get To Stage 9 Cancer? What We Know – Health Digest
Jonah Elkowitz/Shutterstock On May 18, 2025, it was announced that former President Joe Biden had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. His diagnosis came after he was checked out by his physician because of worsening urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule (here are some other prostate […]