Do orgasms help period cramps? The answer has a catch

Yes, for many people, orgasms can reduce period pain, though the relief is usually temporary and doesn’t work for everyone. During orgasm, the body releases endorphins, dopamine and oxytocin, which raise your pain threshold and help your muscles relax. The relief can come from masturbation or partnered sex. Orgasm is what matters, not penetration. There…

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Politics

Abortion rights after the blue wave. What changes now?

Mostly, yes. Voters sided with abortion rights supporters in three of the four states with abortion on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 3. Missouri rejected a measure that would have restored its abortion ban, while Nevada and Virginia added abortion rights to their state constitutions. Idaho went the other way. Voters there rejected a measure that…

ByGesi Lloyd4 days ago0Comments

Body

How to lose belly fat. The 6 habits doctors recommend

You lose belly fat by losing weight overall. You can’t target your stomach alone. Cleveland Clinic psychologist and registered dietitian David Creel says no one can control exactly where each pound comes off, but reducing visceral fat, the deep fat that surrounds your organs, protects your health. He says losing 5% to 10% of your…

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Health

Blood Pressure Drug Recall May Leave Your Pills Falling Short

A nationwide FDA recall targets a three-in-one hypertension tablet that may not dissolve as intended, and patients are being urged not to quit their medicine on their own. Thousands of patients who rely on a single pill to keep their blood pressure in check may want to take a closer look at their medicine cabinets…

ByDempsey May Ayuco4 days ago0Comments

Health

Electrolyte drinks daily? Doctors flag a hidden kidney risk

The popular hydration fix has a time and a place, and medical experts say for most people, every day isn’t it Walk into any gym, gas station or grocery store checkout lane, and the evidence is hard to miss. Electrolyte drinks, from neon sports beverages to single-serve powder packets, have become a fixture of the…

ByDempsey May AyucoNovember 2, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Miyoko’s butter recalled in 10 states—here’s what to check

A dairy-free staple sold in 10 states, including Georgia, Florida and Maryland, has been pulled over contamination concerns. Here is how to tell whether the package in your fridge is affected. For many households, dairy-free butter is a necessity, not a trend. Lactose intolerance is especially common among Black Americans, and plant-based spreads have become…

ByDempsey May AyucoOctober 28, 20260Comments

Health

Stroke doctors would never risk these 7 habits. Would you?

Two leading stroke specialists reveal the everyday choices that quietly raise stroke risk and why most strokes are preventable Stroke rarely announces itself in advance. The conditions that set the stage, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, tend to hum along quietly for years, causing no pain and few clues until the damage…

ByDempsey May AyucoOctober 27, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

FDA Recall Hits Walmart Fruit Cocktail — Is Your Pantry Safe?

Thousands of Great Value cans sold in seven states may contain elevated lead levels, and children face the greatest risk. A budget-friendly pantry staple is under federal scrutiny. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has flagged roughly 44,000 cans of Walmart’s Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate over concerns that the fruit…

ByDempsey May AyucoOctober 27, 20260Comments

Skincare

Skincare mistakes that leave dark spots on melanin skin

The most common skincare mistakes, according to dermatologists, are over exfoliating, sleeping in makeup, skipping sunscreen, layering too many active ingredients, skipping moisturizer and picking at pimples. Most of them damage the skin barrier, the protective outer layer that keeps skin calm. On lighter skin, that damage usually shows up as redness. On darker skin,…

ByGesi LloydOctober 23, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Daily Coffee May Be Doing Something Surprising to Your Liver

A 13-year study of more than 355,000 adults points to a payoff for regular coffee drinkers, but what goes into the cup may matter just as much For millions of Americans, the morning doesn’t really start until the coffee maker gurgles. New research suggests that ritual may be doing more than chasing off sleep. It…

ByDempsey May AyucoOctober 22, 20260Comments

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Do orgasms help period cramps? The answer has a catch

Abortion rights after the blue wave. What changes now?

How to lose belly fat. The 6 habits doctors recommend

Blood Pressure Drug Recall May Leave Your Pills Falling Short

Electrolyte drinks daily? Doctors flag a hidden kidney risk

Miyoko’s butter recalled in 10 states—here’s what to check

Stroke doctors would never risk these 7 habits. Would you?

FDA Recall Hits Walmart Fruit Cocktail — Is Your Pantry Safe?

Skincare mistakes that leave dark spots on melanin skin

Daily Coffee May Be Doing Something Surprising to Your Liver

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