Yuki Noguchi, NPR News Lori Mangum was 32 when apple-size tumors sprouted on her head. Now — six years and 10 surgeries later — the skin cancer is gone. But her pain lives on, in the form of medical debt. Even with insurance, Mangum paid $36,000 out-of-pocket, charges that stemmed from the hospital, the surgeon, the anesthesiologist, the pharmacy, and […]
If there is one thing that is troubling the lives of men like anything in today’s world it is obesity or in simple words getting overweight. A few decades ago, getting overweight or high accumulation of cholesterol was said to be a disorder in the developed world. This is because, in the western world such as Europe, and the United […]
Fireboy DML on Wednesday night broke down in tears after performing his hit song “Peru” with Ed Sheeran at the Wembley Stadium, London. The Wembley Stadium has about 90,000 capacity, and will have Ed Sheeran perform for five nights from 24 June to 1 July. Recall that Fireboy released ‘Peru’ in July 2021 and later on had a remix of […]
Bristles and brush shapes might not be the first thing you consider when shopping for a brush, but the types you choose could make or break your makeup application. It depends on what types of makeup formulas you’ll use more often (liquid, powder, etc.) and what kind of look you are going for. When it comes to bristles, there are […]
While in conversation with my college friend Brittney Hughes, she also reflected on her time studying fashion at her alma mater, the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. “As far as specific courses, or textbook representation while in college go, there was maybe one dedicated course [about Black fashion], offered every few semesters. But intentional lesson plans, where we […]
Summer is here and the vacay pics are popping up relentlessly on my IG feed—reminding my procrastinator self that I have yet to plan a trip anywhere, but I digress. If you’re in the same boat as me though, that doesn’t mean you can’t get yourself pretty new swimwear that’s at least worthy of a chic destination. There are plenty that are inspired […]
You’re all set for your next big event: a sleek suit, the right dress socks, dress shoes that will keep you moving. Everything is falling into place until you realize your dress shirt is beyond wrinkled. No ironing board and iron in sight and no time or money to go to the cleaners, you’re in a bind. This wouldn’t be […]
Alexandra Daddario and Andrew Form are officially married! The couple tied the knot at Preservation Hall in New Orleans in June, dressed to the nines in wedding-day outfits fit for the Louisiana heat. Inspired by the style trends of 1920s New Orleans, Daddario wore a Danielle Frankel wedding dress in pleated silk with lace appliqué and a tulle Watteau. “Thank […]
No one is better than Thom Browne when it comes to marshaling rich and famous men into a uniform of the designer’s choosing. It began when the well-heeled demo eagerly donned his famously shrunken ankle-baring gray suits, the cornerstone of his brand and business. And over the past several years, Browne has succeeded in persuading plenty of men to test […]
We all know belly fat is extremely hard to shed and is therefore called stubborn fat. Belly fat can be of two types – subcutaneous fat (layer beneath the skin) and visceral fat (around the muscles and around abdominal organs). Of these two, visceral fat is considered dangerous because it is linked to high risk of […]