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The screen time rule for kids just changed

For more than two decades, parents were told to keep kids recreational screen time under two hours a day. That guidance is now officially gone. In January 2026, the American Academy of Pediatrics retired its longstanding hourly framework in favor of a more nuanced policy that asks families to weigh online activity within the broader…

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Health

Taco Bell lettuce sparks outbreak fears across four states

A parasite tied to shredded greens is spreading fast — and health officials say the numbers could still climb A supplier's shredded iceberg lettuce has become the center of a growing food safety scare, with health officials now connecting it to a cyclosporiasis outbreak rippling through…

ByDempsey May Ayuco2 days ago0Comments

Relationships

How couples stay flirty after years together

Why lasting attraction has less to do with fireworks and everything to do with paying attention Remember when flirting took twenty minutes to write, because every word in that text had to matter? When you replayed a laugh in your head for an hour after hanging up the phone? Even the grocery store felt like…

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Cosmetics

Makeup products that actually survive brutal summer heat

Sweat-proof, humidity-resistant formulas built for melanin-rich skin, from morning glow to midnight shine. There's a special kind of heartbreak in watching a flawless makeup look dissolve before lunch. Between rising temperatures, relentless humidity and a full day of sweat, even a luxury face can start sliding by noon. For Black women, the stakes have historically been…

ByDempsey May Ayuco3 days ago0Comments

Celebs

Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones turn heads with new photos

The engaged couple gives fans an inside look at their sun-soaked getaway before wedding bells ring Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones are proving once again why they're considered one of the NBA's most beloved couples. The Cleveland Cavaliers star and the Grammy-winning singer recently posted a wave of vacation snapshots that quickly spread across social…

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Celebs

Zendaya closes out her Odyssey era in gold

The actress closed out her Odyssey press run with two metallic gold looks, a fitting finish for her turn as Athena. Zendaya has spent weeks turning her Odyssey press tour into a study of Greek mythology, and her final stretch of appearances delivered one more twist. After a run of ethereal white gowns nodding…

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Dating

Money talk timing that could save your relationship

Financial compatibility shapes relationships more than most couples realize, and knowing when to raise it can change everything. Few topics feel as awkward on a first date as money. Yet as salary transparency becomes more common and budgeting apps turn financial habits into daily conversation, many people still freeze up the moment a partner's…

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Fitness

Lenny Kravitz’s bizarre waist secret will shock fans

At 62, the rocker reveals the odd fitness ritual behind his rock-solid physique Lenny Kravitz has spent three decades building one of rock's most recognizable physiques, and at 62, the musician says he's in better shape now than he was at 30. The Grammy-winning artist opened up…

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Hair

Report finds your protective style may need some protecting

New research reveals braiding hair and wigs may carry more risk than beauty Black women's hair extensions and braiding products are once again facing scrutiny, and this time the findings are even more alarming than before. A fresh wave of concern is rippling through the beauty community after a new study confirmed what many have…

ByDempsey May Ayuco3 days ago0Comments

Body

This one exercise could shrink your waist this summer

New research shows women 45 and older who commit to this low-impact workout for 10 weeks may see real, measurable change. The Study Making Waves If you're dreaming of a slimmer waistline before beach season, the answer might not be another round of crunches or planks. A new review published in the peer-reviewed journal BMJ Open…

ByDempsey May Ayuco4 days ago0Comments

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Taco Bell lettuce sparks outbreak fears across four states

How couples stay flirty after years together

Makeup products that actually survive brutal summer heat

Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones turn heads with new photos

Zendaya closes out her Odyssey era in gold

Money talk timing that could save your relationship

Lenny Kravitz’s bizarre waist secret will shock fans

Report finds your protective style may need some protecting

This one exercise could shrink your waist this summer

Acne severity varies more than you’d expect

This 5 minute habit strengthens nails fast

Why reverse hair washing gives hair major volume