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Harvard Removes Binding of Human Skin From Book in Its Library

Of the roughly 20 million books in Harvard University’s libraries, one has long exerted a unique dark fascination, not for its contents, but for the material it was reputedly bound in: human skin. For years, the volume — a 19th-century French treatise on the human soul — was brought out for show and tell, and […]

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Ninja, Twitch’s Top Streamer, Reveals Skin Cancer Diagnosis

Tyler Blevins, the video game superstar known as Ninja, revealed this week that he had been diagnosed with melanoma, a form of skin cancer. Mr. Blevins, 32, said on social media on Tuesday that a mole was removed from his foot during an annual checkup with a dermatologist a few weeks ago. “It came back […]

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Richard Simmons’ Skin Cancer Diagnosis: What to Know About Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer, but it can be easy to miss, or mistake for another skin issue. Doctors often discover the cancer during a routine skin check, said Dr. Melissa Piliang, chairman of the dermatology department at Cleveland Clinic. “A patient may not have even noticed” signs of […]

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Beauty Stores Like Sephora Draw Teens Driven by Social Media

Impelled in large part by TikTok to seek beauty products meant for adults, younger customers — teenagers and even preadolescents — are proving to be a mixed blessing for retailers like Sephora and Ulta. Retail analysts say that as the beauty stores attract a new generation of shoppers, they will need to make sure that […]

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Beyoncé and Rihanna? Guess Which R&B Diva Coco Gauff Wants to Have Dinner With

INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 09: Coco Gauff of the United States plays a forehand against Clara Burel of France in their second round match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 09, 2024 in Indian Wells, California.Photo: Clive Brunskill (Getty Images) Tennis phenom Coco Gauff just proved that she’s […]

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How to Adjust Your Skin Care Routine for the Fall and Winter

When choosing face and body moisturizers, “Boring is best; the more bland, the better,” Dr. Craiglow said. She recommended avoiding fragrance and preservatives like parabens or methylisothiazolinone, which can further irritate dry skin. Brands such as Aquaphor, Cetaphil, CeraVe and Vanicream are good options. The gold standard for moisturizing is a thick, occlusive product like […]

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The Backlash From JT’s Beats by Dre X Mowalola Campaign Is Really Just Colorism at Its Finest

Photo: Beats By Dre As soon as images for the new Beats by Dre x Mowalola campaign dropped on Monday, the backlash against the gorgeous photos featuring City Girls’ JT was imminent. Some criticized the way one of the silver headphones covered her eye instead of her ear in a photo. Mixtape Docu-Film & The […]

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The Internet Loves the Name of Rihanna, A$AP Rocky’s Second Baby

From announcing her second pregnancy while performing at the Super Bowl, to pausing her award-winning music career to launch a fashion and beauty empire, Rihanna has made an artform out of doing the unexpected. It’s no surprise that she would pass that independence on to her children through their names. She and her partner, A$AP […]

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