Cannabis, otherwise known as marijuana, generally refers to the dried plant materials harvested from either the cannabis indica or cannabis sativa plant, says the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Cannabis comes in many forms, from edible brownies, and infused drinks…
While there are many different factors that may influence the development of depression in an individual, Dr. Jacqueline Eghrari-Sabet, allergist/immunologist with Allergy & Asthma Network, tells Health Digest in an exclusive interview that eczema may be one of them. Characterized…
Research suggests that for every young girl diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), three boys receive the same diagnosis, according to a 2024 scientific review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Experts point…
Anxiety messes with every aspect of your life. Whether it’s chronic or it comes out of nowhere only to vanish again, an anxiety spike will derail whatever you had planned. Of course some plans can be picked up again. Others,…
Anxiety is a beast that affects millions of people all over the world – upwards of 300 million, according to recent World Health Organization statistics. It’s common among people of all ages and genders, and its root causes vary wildly. Some…
A beautiful, yet unnerving truth of life as a human is aging: we all progressively, inevitably change. For instance, as the years fly by you not only age chronologically — adding years to your life — you also develop and…
While some of us may thrive as early birds awake at the crack of dawn, others find themselves to be most alert during the hours of the night. Although being a night owl may have its perks, Lisa Kruger, PhD,…
While the history of recreational sex is wrought with imposed feelings of taboo and shame, in today’s modern world many cultures celebrate sex — even encouraging participants’ enjoyment of it. And why shouldn’t they? Sex should be fun! But for…
Every other year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) releases the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), which reports on trends relating to sexual behavior, substance use, violence, and mental health in high school students. The newest data, released…
Your favorite rom-com or reality show might depict someone continually questioning their relationship — comparing it with others, perhaps, or sharing doubts with a friend. Normal levels of anxiety about a new (or established) relationship are one thing, but when…