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Fashion

Department stores try to distinguish themselves as beauty lovers turn to TikTok and Amazon

Department stores try to distinguish themselves as beauty lovers turn to TikTok and Amazon

  • ANNE D'INNOCENZIO Associated Press

Beauty shoppers are turning to TikTok, AI and Amazon — forcing department stores to rethink how they sell makeup.

Calisthenics are making a comeback. Is body weight enough to get a good workout?

Calisthenics are making a comeback. Is body weight enough to get a good workout?

  • JAMIE DUCHARME Associated Press

Calisthenics is an age-old form of fitness that uses little or no equipment and relies on body weight for resistance. It's making a comeback.

A closer look at the unapproved peptide injections promoted by influencers and celebrities

A closer look at the unapproved peptide injections promoted by influencers and celebrities

  • MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer

Online stores offer injectable vials for $300 to $600 each. But many of the products have never been extensively studied in humans, raising concerns they could cause dangerous side effects.

Calisthenics is popular. But is body weight enough to get a good workout?

Calisthenics is popular. But is body weight enough to get a good workout?

    Calisthenics is an age-old form of fitness that uses little or no equipment and relies on body weight for resistance. Some experts say the no-frills moves of calisthenics speak to our overscheduled lives when it might be hard to go to a gym. But is performing these exercises an effective way…

    Health center closure in New England reveals toll of federal cuts on rural communities

    Health center closure in New England reveals toll of federal cuts on rural communities

    • MICHAEL CASEY, AMANDA SWINHART and DEVI SHASTRI Associated Press

    Officials blamed cuts in Medicaid, the federal program that millions of low-income Americans rely on for health care.

    For people in this New England mountain town, a health center’s closure leaves unanswered questions

    For people in this New England mountain town, a health center’s closure leaves unanswered questions

      Last month, a site of the Ammonoosuc Community Health Services in Franconia, a town of about 1,000 people, closed for good.

      One issue is uniting Americans in a time of polarization: Household costs

      One issue is uniting Americans in a time of polarization: Household costs

      • THOMAS BEAUMONT, SIMRAN PARWANI and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX Associated Press

      Pessimism about the country's future rose in cities since last year, but rural America is more optimistic about what's ahead for the U.S., according to a new survey. 

      Washington resident is infected with a different type of bird flu

      Washington resident is infected with a different type of bird flu

        The person was infected with a bird flu called H5N5, state officials said. It's the nation's first human case of bird flu since February.

        A historic shutdown is over. It leaves no winners and much frustration

        A historic shutdown is over. It leaves no winners and much frustration

          The longest government shutdown in history is at an end, with almost no one happy with the final result.

          Trump may become the face of economic discontent, a year after such worries helped him win

          Trump may become the face of economic discontent, a year after such worries helped him win

            Voters have sent a message to President Trump that the economy doesn't feel as though it's booming — despite what he says. 

            FDA restricts use of kids' fluoride supplements citing disputed health risks

            FDA restricts use of kids' fluoride supplements citing disputed health risks

              Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his deputies are targeting a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.

              Republicans grapple with voter frustration over rising health care premiums

              Republicans grapple with voter frustration over rising health care premiums

                Fifteen years after the Affordable Care Act was enacted, Republicans remains united in criticizing the law but divided on how to move forward. 

                COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors

                COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors

                  The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients by boosting their immune systems to help fight tumors.

                  50 best cities to raise a family

                  50 best cities to raise a family

                    Movies

                    What to Stream: Two doses of Amanda Seyfried, 'The Housemaid' and Jon Hamm robs

                    What to Stream: Two doses of Amanda Seyfried, 'The Housemaid' and Jon Hamm robs

                    Lisa Kudrow returns as the fearless actress in ‘The Comeback’

                    Lisa Kudrow returns as the fearless actress in ‘The Comeback’

                    Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94

                    Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94

                    Lisa Kudrow returns as the fearless actress in ‘The Comeback’

                    Lisa Kudrow returns as the fearless actress in ‘The Comeback’

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                    Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94

                    Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94

                    The Latest: ‘One Battle After Another’ takes best picture

                    The Latest: ‘One Battle After Another’ takes best picture

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                    8 ways a mammogram can help you lead a better, healthier life

                    8 ways a mammogram can help you lead a better, healthier life

                    Content by Shenandoah Medical Center. Find out how a mammogram can help empower you to take charge of your health, confidence and future.

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                    The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

                    The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

                    Content by Ballard's Resort. Read the tale of amateur angler Doobie Flathers, one of the most prolific walleye fishermen of his time.

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                    Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

                    Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

                    Get Healthy. If you’re feeling mentally or emotionally worn down, a forest bath may be just the ticket to clear and cleanse your mind and spirit. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the experience.

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                    What is best solution for unwanted hair in sensitive places?

                    Content by Milan Laser Hair Removal. These laser hair removal experts share their observations and insights about the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal vs. Brazilian waxing.

                    Shopping

                    Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                    Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                    Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                    Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                    Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                    Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                    Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                    Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

                    Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                    Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                    Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

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