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At her skincare studio, this aesthetician wants trans people to feel loved and cared for
Leola Davis owns Pansy Esthetics in West Hollywood, one of the few local skincare providers that caters to transgender people and nonbinary people post-operation.
Want to feel 50 at 80? 'Super Agers' researcher shares his do's and don'ts
In 'Super Agers: An Evidence Based Approach to Longevity,' Dr. Eric Topol lays out how to stay healthy as you age. Here's a peek at his actionable advice.
Modern parenting can be so isolating. This L.A. dad group builds a village while the kids play
There are lots of mommy groups, but where's the support for dads? Enter a new dad group focused on emotional support while kids play.
Lopez: Five months after wildfires, it's still PTSD for animals: Pets trying to shake depression
'Dogs see the world in patterns — that's how we're able to train them. The No. 1 thing is to create a new normal.'
What is a 'flexologist' — and do you need to see one?
Assisted stretching is more popular than ever. But what do they actually do to you? And is it worth it? We checked it out.
Eric Dane is angry about ALS: There's 'a good chance' he'll die while daughters are young
The "Euphoria" and "Grey's Anatomy" star, who revealed his diagnosis last Tuesday, sat down with "Good Morning America" to talk about his incurable condition.
Contributor: What kids need — and adults need to know — to combat the youth mental health crisis
Research shows that deep-seated, complex social trends are contributing to depression and anxiety in young people.
Trump will end crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth. But L.A. has options for those in need
The Trump administration is planning to slash specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
What are whole-body MRIs, and are they worth the hype?
Whole-body MRI scans have risen to prominence for their alleged ability to catch many health conditions early. But are they legit?
Zapping the brain may help boost math skills, study hints
A study suggests that carefully controlled electrical stimulation of the brain may improve math skills, most significantly in people with weaker connections in a specific part of the brain.
Rap duo Bob Vylan: ‘We are being targeted for speaking up’ after IDF chants
The English alternative rap duo Bob Vylan responded Tuesday to recent backlash over comments in regard to the Israel-Hamas conflict during a performance over the weekend.
Opposition candidates lead polls for Bolivia’s presidential election
With fewer than 45 days until Bolivia's presidential election, businessman Samuel Doria Medina -- leader of Unidad Nacional, a center-left social democratic party -- is leading the polls with 19.6%...
James Gunn says Adria Arjona would be 'a great Wonder Woman'
Filmmaker and DC Studios co-head James Gunn addressed rumors that he will be casting actress Adria Arjona as Wonder Woman in a new interview.
Watch: Stellan Skarsgard stars in family drama 'Sentimental Value'
In "Sentimental Value," Stellan Skarsgard portrays a director and father who attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughters. Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter and Elle Fanning also star.
U.N. warns of worsening human rights conditions in Venezuela
Arbitrary detentions, forced disappearances, torture and ill-treatment -- particularly during recent elections -- are among the human rights violations in Venezuela cited in a United Nations report released this week.
Trump, DeSantis tour Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
President Donald Trump toured the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention facility for those being detained ahead of deportations ahead of its opening in Florida on Tuesday morning.
Federal appellate court vacates Texas death row inmate’s murder conviction
State prosecutors withheld evidence favorable to Brittany Marlow Holberg during her 1998 murder trial that resulted in her being sentenced to death, a federal appellate court panel ruled Friday.
Miami Beach mayor wants to end lease, funding for theater showing anti-Israeli film
Miami Beach's mayor wants to terminate a lease and discontinue financial support for an independent film theater after screening an Oscar-winning documentary about the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis.
3 people in 2 states charged in attempts to defraud FEMA over California wildfire benefit claims
Three individuals have been charged with fraudulently seeking FEMA relief funds by falsely claiming their properties were damaged by the recent California wildfires that left 29 dead, DOJ announced Wednesday.
Certain mutations disrupt touch-based learning, study finds
You may scarcely notice it, but much of what you do every day requires your brain to engage in perceptual learning. To safely cross an intersection or quickly retrieve something...
Democracy, egalitarianism and the homicide rate: An empirical test of a variety of democracies
Democracies often have fewer murders per capita than other countries, but they are often also wealthier than countries with other forms of government.
Watch: Dog rescued from Ohio River in Pittsburgh
Emergency responders in Pittsburgh came to the rescue of a dog that fell over a hillside and wound up in the Ohio River.
On fiction, grief, and, most of all, ‘radical honesty’
Arts & Culture On fiction, grief, and, most of all, ‘radical honesty’ Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shares with readers the story behind ‘Dream Count,’ a novel she was scared she’d never finish Anna Lamb...
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein seeks earlier retrial start date
Former Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein appeared Wednesday in the New York County Courthouse in Manhattan to seek a speedier retrial on rape and sexual assault charges.
How to save workplace diversity schemes from the DEI backlash (without collecting more data)
In a radio discussion on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, a journalist asked me which year these schemes started in the UK. I felt thrown by the...
Poor sleep can make you more susceptible to conspiracy theories
Poor sleep can make you susceptible to a wide range of physical and mental health issues, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and anxiety. But new research indicates it may also increase...
Every picture tells a story
Arts & Culture Every picture tells a story Photographer Susan Meiselas (left) speaks with attendees following the talk.Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer Clea Simon Harvard Correspondent March 12, 2025 5 min read Photographer Susan...
Art as omen in turbulent times
Arts & Culture Art as omen in turbulent times Joseph Koerner with Max Beckmann’s “Self-Portrait in Tuxedo” (1927) at Harvard Art Museums.Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer Eileen O'Grady Harvard Staff Writer March 12, 2025...