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FDA approves leucovorin for rare disorder — But not autism

Federal officials once championed leucovorin as an autism breakthrough. The agency's actual approval tells a far more limited story. The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new use for leucovorin, a lab-made form of vitamin B9 — but the approval has nothing to do with autism, despite months of high-profile claims to the contrary from…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 10, 20260Comments

Love

Grief is not something you get over — It is something you carry

When loss arrives without warning, the path forward rarely looks the way we imagined. Here's what mental health experts want you to know. Grief does not keep a calendar. It does not schedule its most devastating moments or warn you before a memory catches you off guard in the cereal aisle of a grocery store.…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 10, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

The health benefits of tea depend on how you drink it

Science has long championed brewed tea as a potent daily ritual. But the bottled and bubble versions dominating café menus may be rewriting that story entirely. Tea has endured for centuries as a source of comfort, ceremony, and, increasingly, credible science. But a new and sweeping analysis of the research is complicating the narrative—particularly at a…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 10, 20260Comments

Celebs

Donovan Mitchell reveals the real MVP who keeps him grounded

The Cavaliers star's post-game tribute to fiancée Coco Jones has the internet swooning — and it says everything about who he is off the court. Donovan Mitchell has built a reputation for performing under pressure, but on Sunday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers guard delivered perhaps his most resonant moment yet — and it had nothing to…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 9, 20260Comments

Creative

The braids Black girls wear like crowns were made for

From knotless box braids to tribal styles, these five trending looks are reshaping how Black hair culture thrives in the social media era. For generations, braided hairstyles have meant far more than aesthetics within Black communities — they are a living record of cultural identity, artistry and pride. In the Instagram era, what was once shared…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 9, 20260Comments

Fitness

8 Targeted moves for knees that stay strong longer

Eight targeted moves that build resilience, cut injury risk, and keep you moving at any fitness level. Most people don't think about their knees until something goes wrong — a sharp ache mid-run, an unsettling pop on the court, or a creeping discomfort that shadows every step. By then, the damage is often already done. The…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 9, 20260Comments

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Lifestyle

Insulin resistance may be hiding in your sleep habits

New research pinpoints a precise sleep window that could dramatically lower your diabetes risk — and most Americans are missing it. Most people know sleep matters. But a new study suggests that when it comes to insulin resistance — a key driver of type 2 diabetes — the precise number of hours you log each night…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 9, 20260Comments

Style

Regina Hall commands the Red Carpet in a daring, regal entrance

The actress stole attention at the 2026 Producers Guild Awards — and her biggest moments may still be ahead. Regina Hall has never needed an introduction on the red carpet — but at the 2026 Producers Guild Awards, she made sure no one could look away. Arriving at the Fairmont Century Plaza on March 1, the…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 9, 20260Comments

Hair

7 Viral hair hacks that are actually changing everything

These surprisingly simple techniques — already embraced by stylists and social media alike — might be all your hair routine has been missing. Most people assume a better hair routine requires better products. More serums. Costlier tools. A longer morning. But some of the most effective improvements gaining traction right now have nothing to do with…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 9, 20260Comments

Beauty

10 Viral beauty hacks that are quietly changing skincare routines

From chilled spoons to double-layer sunscreen, these simple techniques — backed by dermatologists and makeup artists — are redefining how people care for their skin. The most effective skincare advice is rarely found in luxury packaging or a 12-step regimen. More often, it lives in small, intentional adjustments — the kind passed along in comment sections,…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 9, 20260Comments

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FDA approves leucovorin for rare disorder — But not autism

Grief is not something you get over — It is something you carry

The health benefits of tea depend on how you drink it

Donovan Mitchell reveals the real MVP who keeps him grounded

The braids Black girls wear like crowns were made for

8 Targeted moves for knees that stay strong longer

Insulin resistance may be hiding in your sleep habits

Regina Hall commands the Red Carpet in a daring, regal entrance

7 Viral hair hacks that are actually changing everything

10 Viral beauty hacks that are quietly changing skincare routines

What couples therapy can teach us about love

Can tattoo removal change the look of dark skin?

Jennifer Hudson steps behind the curtain for a full circle moment