Health

Kratom poison center cases have surged 6,500% in the U.S.

Kratom, a psychoactive plant that can produce opioid like effects at high doses, has been linked to a sharp rise in poison center reports and serious medical outcomes across...

The Best Sunlight to Exercise In: Morning Glow, Noon Blaze, or Dusk?

Gracus Bloom: Health & Humor for City Paper The Eternal Question: When Should You Sweat? Some people wake up at...

Phantom Rings: Why You Hear Your Phone (When It Didn’t Ring)

Gracus Bloom City-Paper – Health Desk 📱 The Phantom Ring Phenomenon You’re sitting quietly. No one’s around. No notifications—yet suddenly,...

New GLP-1 pill delivers up to 12% weight loss in 36 weeks

A new oral approach to GLP-1 treatment helped adults with obesity or overweight lose as much as 12...

Scientists reveal how much exercise you really need to protect your heart

Adults may need far more weekly exercise than current guidelines recommend to achieve a major reduction in the...

Feed Your Brain: Herbs and Spices That May Support Memory and Focus

Memory lapses happen to everyone—from forgetting where you placed your keys to struggling to recall a name during conversation. While no herb or spice...

Healthy Hair Essentials: Tip on How to Use Kaolin Clay, Jojoba Oil, and Other Natural Hair Remedies

Healthy, vibrant hair is a sign of overall wellness and proper hair care. In the growing world of natural remedies and hair products, choosing...

Dirty air may trigger painful rheumatoid arthritis flares

Air pollution may make rheumatoid arthritis more active and increase the likelihood of painful flare-ups, according to a new study. The strongest connection involved...

Without this protein, damaged muscle turns to fat and scar tissue

A protein traditionally associated with protecting chromosome ends also plays an unexpected role in helping muscle stem cells remain functional and rebuild injured tissue,...

Summer Sips Under the Old Oak Tree: Recipe Guide of America’s Favorite Ice Teas

By Gracus Bloom – City-Paper There are few traditions that capture the feeling of an American summer quite like sitting beneath the shade of a...

Rice bran compound may help ease irritable bowel symptoms

A naturally occurring compound found in rice bran may influence how strongly the intestines contract, according to new research from Toho University. The study, led...