Health

Common medications may change your gut for years

Medications can influence the community of microbes living in the human gut long after a person stops taking them, according to a large study led by researchers at the...

5 Authentic Native American Dishes You’ll Love

By City-Paper News Desk Long before today's American food scene featured farm-to-table restaurants, heritage grains and locally sourced menus,...

3 minutes of sprinting does something 90 minutes of exercise does not

Just three minutes of sprinting may produce a molecular response that looks very different from what happens after...

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...

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...

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...

Scientists reveal what sparkling water really does to your teeth

Unsweetened sparkling water may be a better option for teeth than sugar-sweetened soda, according to preliminary research comparing how several popular drinks affect acidity...

Top Home Remedies for Toothaches

Toothache pain is one of the most uncomfortable and distracting sensations a person can experience. Whether it’s caused by a cavity, gum irritation, infection,...

Common antidepressant may ease long COVID’s crushing fatigue

A widely available antidepressant may provide meaningful relief for people experiencing persistent fatigue from long COVID, according to a global clinical trial co-led by...