Health officials warn of leptospirosis risk after Hawaii floods | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM A man walks through floodwaters on Kaupe Street in Waialua on March 20. The Hawaii Department of Health and the Hawaii Humane Society are asking residents and recovery workers to monitor for signs of leptospirosis in the wake of Kona Depression's storm surge flooding.

JAQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM A man walks through floodwaters on Kaupe Street in Waialua on March 20. The Hawaii Department of Health and the Hawaii Humane Society are asking residents and recovery workers to monitor for signs of leptospirosis in the wake of Kona Depression’s storm surge flooding. The Hawaii Department of Health and the Hawaii … Read more

11 amazing fitness transformations that will inspire you

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11 Powerful Fitness Transformations That Will Inspire YouJen Dorman – Hearst Owned in women’s healthwe believe that real change begins with seeing what’s possible. Whether it’s overcoming a serious health challenge or simply finding your way back to exercise after feeling stuck, these stories prove that progress doesn’t have to go in a certain direction. … Read more

A year of purgatory for HHS employees comes to an end.

A year of purgatory for HHS employees comes to an end.

Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services finally implemented a plan it first outlined to several senior officials nearly a year ago. Reassigned them to positions in the Indian Health Service. Many of the reassigned employees — a group that includes at least six top officials at the National Institutes of Health, the … Read more

West Virginia moves toward pre-approval after man dies due to insurance denial

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Six months after Eric Tennant died after a long battle with his health insurance company over doctor-recommended cancer treatment, West Virginia’s Republican governor signed a bill aimed at limiting the damage caused by insurance denials. Subscribe to read this story without ads Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Tennant, a coal mine … Read more

How “forbidden fruit” brought back mallcore

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4 minute read It was sunset in Austin, Texas, when Sarah Millman noticed something. The costume designer was looking at photos from the SXSW Film Festival, where her film was screened. forbidden fruitIt debuted earlier this month. “We had cosplayers come in,” Millman says. The young woman was emulating the signature style of actress Victoria … Read more

Fast fashion is destroying the planet

Fast fashion clothing is a bargain, but it's destroying the planet.

Fast fashion clothing is a bargain, but it’s destroying the planet. Fast fashion is predicted to be a $291 billion industry by 2032, but it’s actively destroying the planet (uniform market). Fast fashion is classified as cheap clothing that is mass-produced according to the latest trends. With new trends emerging all the time, companies are … Read more

Ulta Beauty joins TikTok Shop, betting on platform to reshape how America consumes, adding Beauty Counter to its For You page. luck

Ulta Beauty joins TikTok Shop, betting on platform to reshape how America consumes, adding Beauty Counter to its For You page. luck

When it comes to sales, there’s a common saying: “Go where the people are.” That appears to be what Ulta Beauty is doing after launching on TikTok Shop on March 17, making it the first specialty beauty retailer in the country to launch on a platform where scrolling and discovering new products is encouraged. If … Read more

NewBeauty Announces 2026 Beauty Award Winners

NewBeauty's Spring 2026 issue features cover star Molly Sims.

The Beauty Authority selects the industry’s most innovative products and treatments cranberry new jersey, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, new beautythe definitive authority at the intersection of beauty, health and wellness, proudly announces its award winners. 16th Beauty Awardsspotlights the most innovative products and treatments shaping today’s industry. NewBeauty’s Spring 2026 issue features cover … Read more

No weights or running: Studies show that this type of exercise improves sleep better than walking or cardio.

Person practicing high intensity yoga exercises shown to improve sleep quality in people with insomnia

Rolling out your yoga mat and sweating it out may be one of the most effective ways to finally get a decent night’s sleep. A new analysis of 30 clinical trials shows that certain doses of high-intensity yoga work better than walking, strength training, and some other forms of training for people who already suffer … Read more