RIO DE JANIERO (KPIX 5) -- If you watched swimmer Michael Phelps win Olympic Gold Monday night, you might have wondered why he had deep purple dots all over his shoulders. It's the short-term ...

Ever since Michael Phelps showed up to the 2016 Summer Olympics with circular bruises spanning his back, I’ve been fascinated by (see: terrified of) cupping. In reality, cupping isn’t quite so ...

It all started when Gwyneth Paltrow showed up to the 2004 premiere of Anchorman with what looked like circular bruising on her back. But what GP was really baring on her shoulders were the tell-tale ...

“Cupping has a rich history of treating disease and imbalances in the physical, mental, and emotional human bodies. Since 2008, it has gained a rapid following for receivers and givers alike,” says ...

Military chiefs describe flames used in cupping treatment as 'necessary fire'; say strict fire prevention code enforced on ...

With the 2018 Winter Olympics coming up in just about a month, it's time to get pumped and watch some incredibly talented athletes do their thang. Every year, while I'm sitting in front of my TV in ...

Michael Phelps has returned to the Olympics with renewed enthusiasm — taking home his 19th gold medal over the weekend. And though the Olympian is clearly in top shape, his physical appearance has a ...