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Utah’s kratom ban takes effect: Adulterated products should be off shelves

Most kratom products won’t be on Utah shelves as of Wednesday as new legislation went into effect allowing only pure leaf powders and capsules to be sold in specialty stores. A lawsuit from Botanic Tonics, the manufacturer of “feel free” tonics, won’t delay the law. A federal judge ...

Ask Dr. Steve: The truth about spring and suicide risk

Most people believe suicide rates peak during winter holidays. This is a persistent myth. Research consistently shows that suicide rates are actually lowest in December and highest in spring and early summer — April through June. Understanding this counterintuitive pattern could save ...

Ask Dr. Steve: Your allergies might be affecting your mental health

You expect seasonal allergies to bring sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes. What you might not expect: research increasingly links allergies to depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts. The connection isn't psychological—it's biological, involving inflammatory processes that directly ...

Ask Dr. Steve: Burnout or depression? Why the difference matters

You're exhausted. Motivation has vanished. Work feels pointless, and rest doesn't restore you. You might assume it's burnout—a reasonable conclusion given modern demands. But burnout and depression overlap significantly, and misidentifying one as the other leads to ineffective ...

Ask Dr. Steve: Adult ADHD — The struggle nobody sees

Millions of adults struggle with focus, organization, and follow-through while assuming they're simply lazy, undisciplined, or not trying hard enough. Many have never considered ADHD because they picture hyperactive children, not functioning adults who nonetheless feel like they're working ...

‘A better way:’ Ribbon cutting held at Vamos Health in Orem

The United States spends more per capita on health care than any other country in the world, yet its health care results, measured by outcomes, are middle-tier, according to John Woolley, CEO and founder of Vamos Health. He believes the flaw in the system is that it is fundamentally ...