Medical treatments
Keep An Eye Out For This Potential Side Effect Of GLP-1’s – Health Digest
Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images Most people have heard about the benefits of GLP-1 medications, and about 1 in 8 have even tried them (per Kaiser Family Foundation). These drugs were originally designed to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar, but a surprising side effect turned […]
The Unfortunate Connection Between Heartburn And Back Pain – Health Digest
Alvaro Gonzalez/Getty Images Have you been experiencing back pain when you get heartburn? Though the conditions might seem unrelated, they could be connected. Heartburn, also known as acid reflux, happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) allows acid from the stomach to travel back into the esophagus. (It’s […]
The Shingles Vaccine May Be Helpful In Preventing A Common Age-Related Illness – Health Digest
Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Truth: You don’t want to get shingles, the condition that occurs when the dormant virus that causes chickenpox reactivates. Often, it leads to painful rashes and blisters. (Which makes the crazy, frustrating symptomatic itching of chickenpox seem like a walk in the park.) Fortunately, there’s a […]
If You Can’t Find The Cause Of Your Tinnitus, You May Want To Look At Your Teeth – Health Digest
Simpleimages/Getty Images Do you ever hear ringing, buzzing, or pulsing sounds that no one else seems to notice? You’re not imagining things. Chances are, you’re experiencing tinnitus, a condition that affects up to 20% of people, according to the Mayo Clinic. Tinnitus has many possible causes, including […]
The Commonly Mistaken Sign Of Shingles You Shouldn’t Ignore – Health Digest
ThalesAntonio/Shutterstock If you’ve ever had shingles, you’d know how particularly uncomfortable the experience is. Caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) — aka the chickenpox virus — in the body, this painfully itchy condition is actually far more common than you might realize. According to the […]
The Sneaky Side Effects Of Taking A Magnesium Bath – Health Digest
Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you’re trying to fight off muscle soreness, stiff joints, general fatigue, or itchy skin, lowering yourself into a magnesium sulfate bath may sound like the perfect solution. After all, generations of people […]
The Origins Of BMI Are Further Removed From Medical Science Than You Knew – Health Digest
Ariel Skelley/Getty Images When your doctor’s office checks your height and weight, you’re probably given an estimate of your body mass index (BMI) to see if you fall within a “healthy” weight range. After all, someone who weighs 150 pounds at 6 feet tall will look very […]
When You Oversleep, This Is What Happens To Your Immune System – Health Digest
Alfonso Soler/Shutterstock Weeknights can make it hard to hit the recommended seven hours of sleep. Sometimes it’s your own doing, like staying up late binge-watching a new series or letting happy hour run way past your bedtime. Even with good sleep hygiene, things like work stress or […]
The Hidden Clue That Might Be Able To Predict Your Risk Of Alzheimer’s – Health Digest
Sdi Productions/Getty Images Knowing your likelihood of developing a medical condition may help you take steps to mitigate your further risks or at least better prepare for your potential future. However, identifying the risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s disease has been somewhat limited, making it harder for patients […]
Why It Feels Like You Can’t Swallow When You Have Anxiety – Health Digest
Prasit Photo/Getty Images Anxiety can strike at any time. Maybe it flares when you’re blindsided by a huge medical bill. For others, it ramps up during traffic jams or long checkout lines—especially when they’re already running late. Sometimes, it’s not even an event that triggers it. Certain […]