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Swap Cranberry Juice For A Popular High-Protein Ingredient To Prevent Annoying UTIs – Health Digest
New Africa/Shutterstock Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause physical pain, as well as other UTI symptoms you shouldn’t ignore, such as cloudy urine, burning during urination, and urgency. Yet they can also cause fiscal pain. According to a 2023 study in PLoS One, women ages 18 and older […]
You Shouldn’t Ignore This Sneaky Symptom Of Esophageal Cancer – Health Digest
DimaBerlin/Shutterstock Esophageal cancer diagnoses account for just 1.1% of all new cancers each year (per National Cancer Institute). This makes esophageal cancer rarer than breast cancer, prostate cancer, and lung cancer. Nonetheless, the incidence of esophageal cancer among adults under 50 years old appears to be on the […]
The Popular Weight Loss Drug That May Also Help Prevent Dementia And Manage Asthma Symptoms – Health Digest
Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, the number of people living with dementia is expected to double every 20 years. Of course, dementia doesn’t happen overnight. It can take years before symptoms of dementia become noticeable, […]
The Medical Procedure RFK Jr. Underwent In Japan To Try And Fix His Quivering Voice – Health Digest
lev radin/Shutterstock Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s voice frequently sounds strained and raspy because of a rare neurological condition called spasmodic dysphonia that only affects around 50,000 new adults yearly. (Actress Selma Blair has had spasmodic dysphonia as well.) And he’s quite aware of how his spasmodic dysphonia […]
The Connection Between Cannabis And Psychosis, Explained – Health Digest
Tatyanagl/Getty Images As states legalize recreational marijuana, more people are choosing cannabis over alcohol as their go-to way to unwind each day, according to the Associated Press. President Donald Trump announced on Monday, August 11, 2025, that he’s considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Cannabis […]
Oversleeping Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Back – Health Digest
Westend61/Getty Images Every person has a sweet spot when it comes to how much sleep is “enough” for them. (In the case of President Donald Trump, his abbreviated sleep habits may not be doing his health any favors.) However, the general consensus among sleep specialists is that […]
Ozzy Osbourne’s Cause Of Death Explained – Health Digest
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Although heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne had publicly shared his struggles with Parkinson’s disease, his official cause of death has been revealed. According to his death certificate, the cause of death was listed as a heart attack (via The New York Times). The certificate also […]
What Happens To Your Circulation When You Feel Anxious – Health Digest
Andrii Iemelianenko/Shutterstock Whether it’s giving a big presentation or getting hit with an unexpected bill, everyone feels anxiety from time to time. That mental and emotional stress activates your sympathetic nervous system — also known as the “fight or flight” response — to help your body deal […]
A Popular Sugar-Free Sweetener Might Have Cancer-Fighting Benefits – Health Digest
Nicoleta Ionescu/Shutterstock Added sugar in many of your favorite foods often comes with health risks like heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and inflammation. But switching to artificial sweeteners can have its drawbacks, too. According to the Food and Drug Administration, saccharin used to carry a warning […]
A Common Drug Prescribed For Chronic Back Pain May Lead To Higher Risk Of Dementia – Health Digest
Andreypopov/Getty Images Back pain can really interfere with your quality of life, and it’s one of the most common reasons people miss work. If you’ve never had back pain before, just wait. About one in four people in the U.S. are currently dealing with lower back pain, […]