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Nutrition researchers on collagen supplements and the hype

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It holds together skin, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and bones, and for most of a person's life, the body produces it reliably. Then, gradually, it does not. Production slows with age, and what the body does make begins breaking down faster than it gets replaced. That…

ByDestiny PhilipsJune 6, 20260Comments

Skincare

3 ways sunscreen chemicals defend your skin daily

There was a time when a deep, bronzed tan was considered the ultimate sign of a great summer. Bottles of baby oil came out, reflective panels were propped up toward the sun, and sunburn was treated as little more than an inconvenient pitstop on the road to glowing skin. What sun-lovers did not know then…

ByDorcas OnasaJune 6, 20260Comments

Dating

The dating trend helping singles stress less

Modern dating can feel like a second job. Between swiping through apps, memorizing dating theory acronyms, and second guessing every text, the search for love has quietly turned into a source of exhaustion. Enter wildflowering the dating trend that is encouraging singles to slow down, loosen up, and actually enjoy the ride. The concept is…

ByDorcas OnasaJune 6, 20260Comments

Music

Megan Thee Stallion disputes $1.2M styling lawsuit

Celebrity stylist Eric Archibald and his firm Six K are seeking more than $1.2 million in alleged unpaid wardrobe fees. The rapper says an internal audit found the invoices cannot be substantiated. Megan Thee Stallion is contesting a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court that accuses her of failing to pay more than…

ByGesi LloydJune 6, 20260Comments

Sports

WNBA’s young stars rewriting what the league looks like

From Caitlin Clark's shooting slump to a French invasion reshaping the league, the WNBA's next generation has fully arrived. The WNBA has never been younger, deeper, or more globally diverse. Rookies are stepping into meaningful roles from day one. Third-round picks are earning regular minutes on playoff contenders. An international pipeline, turbocharged by the…

ByGesi LloydJune 5, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

National Donut Day: Where to score free donuts today

From glazed giveaways to loyalty app perks, here is every deal worth claiming on National Donut Day 2026. National Donut Day falls on the first Friday of June every year, and this year it lands on June 5. What started as a wartime tribute has spent nearly 90 years quietly becoming one of the…

ByGesi LloydJune 5, 20260Comments

Music

BET Awards 2026 gives Lauryn Hill a remarkable new title

Lauryn Hill is adding another milestone to her celebrated career. The Grammy winning singer, songwriter, rapper and producer will be honored with the first ever Living Legend Icon Award at the 2026 BET Awards, a new distinction created to recognize artists whose impact extends far beyond chart success and whose influence continues to shape culture…

ByDorcas OnasaJune 5, 20260Comments

Parenthood

More than half of new moms experience these dark thoughts

For many new mothers, the earliest weeks of parenthood bring something no one in the delivery room ever mentions: sudden, disturbing mental images involving their baby being harmed. Sometimes those images involve the mother herself. The thoughts are so unsettling, so completely at odds with the fierce love a mother feels, that most women carry…

ByDorcas OnasaJune 5, 20260Comments

Skincare

Why LED masks may be ruining your skin tone fast

At-home LED light therapy masks have become a staple in many skin care routines, and it is easy to see why. A few sessions a week promises brighter, clearer skin with minimal effort. But dermatologists are now raising concerns that these high tech devices may be doing the opposite for a significant group of users…

ByDorcas OnasaJune 5, 20260Comments

Skincare

How acne on Black skin faces a gap medicine ignores

From underrepresentation in dermatology offices to harmful stereotypes about early puberty, Black patients with acne face barriers that go far beyond skincare. June is Acne Awareness Month, but for many Black women, the conversation around acne has never really included them. The mirrors, the magazine pages, the after-school specials about teenage skin — none of…

ByGesi LloydJune 4, 20260Comments

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Nutrition researchers on collagen supplements and the hype

3 ways sunscreen chemicals defend your skin daily

The dating trend helping singles stress less

Megan Thee Stallion disputes $1.2M styling lawsuit

WNBA’s young stars rewriting what the league looks like

National Donut Day: Where to score free donuts today

BET Awards 2026 gives Lauryn Hill a remarkable new title

More than half of new moms experience these dark thoughts

Why LED masks may be ruining your skin tone fast

How acne on Black skin faces a gap medicine ignores

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