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On May 12, a global group of health professionals and people with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) came to a consensus: the condition needs a new name. With 84% in agreement, PCOS is now being redefined as polyendocrine metabolic o...

I am writing this article off the heels of Vanity Fair’s beautifully written, textually rich piece by Hillary Busis’, “The Michael Jackson Movie’s $200 Million Dollar Haul Proves That No Man Has Ever Truly Been Canceled.”

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If you’re familiar with Connecticut beaches — great for lounging, but usually too cold for a non-torturous swim — you’re probably also familiar with a beach read. To pair well with a sunny day, readers often pick a breezy romance or a light fiction. Why not try something new?

Last summer, I packed in a rush for a beach vacation. I grabbed the first book on m...

In an ever-changing world of trends, a new toy has found itself in the center of attention: the NeeDoh. If you haven’t yet witnessed the craze, NeeDohs are handheld stress toys that come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. The toy has been around for years, but gained massive popularity in recent months, causing stores to sell out and parents to spend hours sea...

In Africa, braids often communicated a person’s role within their community. Different styles were used to identify age, tribe, marital status, and even social rank. In ancient Greece, hair braiding wasn’t just a symbol of beauty but a symbol of social status and occupation, and ancient Egyptians in 3100 BCE believed that braiding hair could ward off evil spirits and ...