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Two habits top the list of the world’s most preventable cancers

A sweeping WHO analysis reveals that millions of cancer diagnoses each year were never inevitable — and the patterns behind them are closer to home than most people expect. The word "cancer" carries a weight that few diagnoses can match. For many, it arrives like a thunderclap — sudden, arbitrary, and cruelly indifferent to the…

ByDempsey May Ayuco11 hours ago0Comments

DIY

10 Quick hair hacks for Black hair that transform your curls

The natural hair secrets your strands have been waiting for — no salon required Black hair is one of the most versatile, textured, and beautifully complex hair types in the world. It can coil, curl, wave, and loc into styles that turn heads and tell stories. But with that beauty comes a unique set of…

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Entertainment

Sinners star Delroy Lindo left without a word from BAFTA

The silence after the slur may speak louder than the apology ever did The night was supposed to celebrate cinema's finest — instead, it became a masterclass in institutional failure. Delroy Lindo, the Oscar-nominated star of Sinners, revealed this week that neither he nor co-star Michael B. Jordan received a personal acknowledgment from BAFTA organizers…

ByDempsey May Ayuco13 hours ago0Comments

Health

Lower-body exercises are doing something wild to your brain

Why Squats, Lunges, and Leg Day Exercise Could Be the Secret Weapon for Sharper Thinking and Better Mental Health When most people think about protecting their brain, they picture crossword puzzles, meditation apps, or salmon-heavy meal plans. Rarely does anyone picture leg day. But a growing body of research suggests that what happens below the…

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Entertainment

Teyana Taylor’s BAFTA look is giving old Hollywood reinvented

A corseted Burberry gown and rare Tiffany & Co. archival jewels made her one of the night's most talked-about style moments — and her Best Supporting Actress nod made it even sweeter. Teyana Taylor arrived at the 79th Annual BAFTA Film Awards with something to prove — and she did exactly that, on multiple fronts.…

ByDempsey May Ayuco14 hours ago0Comments

Food & Drink

American soul food and the warmth of winter comfort dishes

Born from resilience and reinvention, these recipes continue to nourish bodies, bind families, and carry culture through the coldest months of the year. When temperatures drop and daylight fades, kitchens across America — especially in the South and in Black households nationwide — fill with the unmistakable aromas of slow-cooked greens, baked macaroni, simmering stews, and…

ByDempsey May Ayuco14 hours ago0Comments

Mind

Lead exposure may be quietly stealing your memory

New research reveals a chilling link between lifetime lead accumulation and rising dementia rates — and the danger may have started before you were born. The threat hiding in aging pipes, peeling paint, and contaminated soil may be far more sinister than previously understood. Groundbreaking research has drawn a stark line between cumulative lead exposure…

ByDempsey May Ayuco1 day ago0Comments

Skincare

Olive oil and lemon: The morning shot that could transform your skin

A daily ritual steeped in tradition is getting a modern wellness makeover — and your complexion might thank you for it. Every morning, a growing number of wellness devotees are starting their day not with coffee or a green smoothie, but with something far more humble: a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil chased with…

ByDempsey May Ayuco2 days ago0Comments

Body

Halle Berry’s menopause journey will make you rethink aging

The Oscar-winning actress is reframing what it means to age — and her message is resonating Halle Berry has never been one to quietly accept a narrative handed to her. So when menopause arrived, she did what she's always done: she studied it, challenged it, and ultimately rewrote it — on her own terms. In…

ByDempsey May Ayuco2 days ago0Comments

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