Ibogaine, a psychedelic compound found in plants native to central Africa, is notorious for the intensity of the trips it induces. Those who consume it are plunged into vivid hallucinations, often preceded by a loud buzzing noise, that last between 24 and 48 hours. In one case report, a 29-year-old woman from Gabon met her […]
The ‘Peak Obesity’ Illusion – The Atlantic
Taken on its own, the number is astonishing. According to the CDC, as of August 2023, 40.3 percent of U.S. adults—some 100 million people—met the clinical definition for obesity. But this same estimate, which is based on National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey numbers gathered between 2021 and 2023, also seems remarkably low compared with […]
Abortion Pills Have Changed the Post-Roe Calculus
Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (NOA) using AI narration. For all the upheaval that followed the overturn of Roe v. Wade, it did not dramatically change the most basic fact about abortions in America: the number. Since 2022, abortions in the United States have held steady—even increased slightly, based on the best of […]
When is your metabolism the fastest during the day?
Our metabolism is no less than fat-burning equipment in our body. If your metabolism is fast, no matter how much you eat, you won’t put on weight. That’s the dream for most of us, isn’t it? Eating our favourite food but not putting an inch around the waist. That’s why we pray for a faster […]
GLP-1 Is Going the Way of Gut Health
If you had come across the abbreviation GLP-1 a few years ago, chances are you’d have had no idea what it stood for. Intro to Greek lyric poetry? Low-level Great Lakes precipitation? A member of the 1990s rap group Get Low Playaz? These days, the initialism is much more recognizable. The new blockbuster obesity drugs, […]
Chickenpox (varicella): Symptoms, treatments and more
Chickenpox is one of those diseases that we don’t think about as much as we used to. It’s for good reason: The chickenpox vaccine, which was introduced in 1995, prevents 70-90% of infections and 95% of severe cases. Plus, it is included in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommended childhood immunization schedule. […]
Ringworm: What it is, symptoms and treatments
What do athlete’s foot, jock itch and ringworm have in common? Well, none of them are caused by a worm. In fact, athlete’s foot and jock itch are actually two forms of ringworm, named for where they’re found and who they often affect. Ringworm itself isn’t named for its cause, but its most common symptom: […]
10 Signs Your Liver Needs Detoxing
Have you been feeling a little off lately? Maybe you’re tired all the time, or your skin isn’t looking its best. These could be few of the 10 signs your liver needs detoxing. Yes, your liver might be the reason. The liver is an essential organ that helps clear out toxins and keep your body […]
The Wellness Industry Is Manifesting a Quantum World
As a being whose body contains billions of billions of atoms, I am subject to certain rules. To walk through my front door, I first have to open it. If I throw my jacket onto a chair, it will move in the direction and at the speed with which I tossed it, and stay on […]
How to train for a 5K run
You could say 5 kilometers is the perfect distance: It’s an accessible first race for new runners, and it’s a proving ground for experienced runners to measure their progress. No matter where you’re coming from or how much running you’ve done, you’ll need to prepare for a 5K race in some way. Even the most […]
