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Dyson made (beach) waves in 2016 with the launch of its first hair product, a revolutionary hair dryer that promised less damage and speedy drying times. But product enthusiasts really lost their minds (and their paychecks) over its second launch: a multi-use styler called the Dyson Airwrap. Watching the tool in action, it’s easy to […]

Thinking about bringing a four-legged friend into your life? Owning a dog can be an incredibly rewarding experience. But it’s not cheap, by any means. According to research by Rover.com, new dog owners can expect to spend $1,487 in up-front expenses. After that, caring for Fido will cost an average of $153 per month, plus

Image copyright Getty Images Gut bacteria may be playing a role in motor neurone disease, according to early studies in animals and people. Experiments show some species of bacteria – and the chemicals they make – change the pace of the disease. The team at the Weizmann Institute in Israel says it adds to work

Sleepless nights can totally destroy your productivity for the day ― and even weeks ― ahead. Research shows that lack of a good night’s rest is associated with brain fog and irritability, and over time, sleeplessness is linked with an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes, a decreased sex drive and a weakened immune

Sen. Kamala Harris is introducing legislation designed to ensure all Americans, particularly those in at-risk communities, have access to safe, affordable drinking water, the latest response to burgeoning water crises across the country. The California Democrat and presidential candidate’s “Water Justice Act” would invest nearly $220 billion in clean and safe drinking water programs, with

Every so often, you find a food item at the grocery store that gives you those love-at-first-sight butterflies, and you know you’ve got to lock it down. And then, of course, your store immediately stops carrying it. This happened to nearly the entire world with Dunkaroos, and it also happened to me when I spotted

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption FGM is banned in England, Wales and Northern Ireland but persists in some communities Primary schools in England should start teaching pupils about female genital mutilation when a new curriculum is introduced next year, campaigners say. Secondary school pupils are to be taught about FGM from 2020. But experts

Women who have experienced chronic pain and extreme fatigue after breast enhancement surgery have told the Victoria Derbyshire Programme they were not warned about the possible side effects. Breast implant illness (BII) doesn’t have an official diagnosis, but some women who believe they have the condition say they returned to full health after having their

Government hospitals placed Native American patients at increased risk for opioid abuse and overdoses, failing to follow their own protocols for prescribing and dispensing the drugs, according to a federal audit released Monday. The report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General doesn’t draw any conclusions about actual abuse

Image caption Prof Dame Sally Davies said people should not be taken in by vaccine myths on social media Countries must work together to tackle global health risks, the outgoing UK Chief Medical Officer has said. In her final annual report, Prof Dame Sally Davies said focusing on domestic issues could risk failing to control