Health IQ

10 answers for anyone struggling with IBS-C

For millions of Americans, bathroom trips bring anxiety rather than relief. Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) impacts approximately one-third of all IBS cases, causing

radical self-care, resistance, Black communities, environmental injustice

5 essential ways radical self-care transforms lives

Amid society’s unrelenting demands for productivity, radical self-care has evolved into a vital form of resistance, especially within communities historically pushed to the margins. This

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Why we crave comfort foods when stressed

Stress can hijack your body in unexpected ways. One of the most common, and often misunderstood, responses to stress is food cravings. Whether it’s the

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Why people urinate in swimming pools

For something considered taboo, improper pool hygiene practices are surprisingly common. It’s a behavior many people have witnessed, heard about, or—even if they won’t admit

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Why natural antibiotics are making a comeback

That bottle of oregano oil in your cabinet might deserve more respect than you’ve been giving it. Long before pharmaceutical companies created synthetic antibiotics, our