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When the natural hair movement swept America a decade ago, it was supposed to encourage Black women to love their hair in its natural state with the help of products and regimens specific to and best for Black hair. But by glamorizing looser curls and prioritizing techniques and products to create “defined curls,” the movement […]

The medical impact of the new coronavirus is coming into sharper focus as it continues its spread in what is now officially recognized as a pandemic. Its true fatality rate isn’t yet known, but it seems 10 times higher than the flu, which kills hundreds of thousands around the world each year, the United States’

Image caption Problems with North Devon District Hospital’s maternity ward date back as far as 2008 At least 20 maternity deaths or serious harm cases have been linked to a Devon hospital since 2008, according to NHS reports obtained by the BBC. A 2017 review – never released – raised “serious questions” about maternity care

German-based tour company TUI says it is suspending most of its operations until further notice in light of the deepening coronavirus crisis and applying for government help March 16, 2020, 7:16 AM 2 min read BERLIN — German-based tour company TUI says it is suspending most of its operations until further notice in light of

Image copyright Emma Russell Coronavirus has plunged the world into uncertainty and the constant news about the pandemic can feel relentless. All of this is taking its toll on people’s mental health, particularly those already living with conditions like anxiety and OCD. So how can we protect our mental health? Being concerned about the news

TOKYO — Millions of people began holing up at home, stocking up on supplies and keeping a wary eye on how close they get to friends and neighbors as fear of the coronavirus spread to more places around the world Monday. Resorts closed on the Las Vegas strip. Many restaurants offered only takeout, if they

Image caption “I want the right equipment to protect myself,” says Dr Jane Wheatley As coronavirus spreads widely across the UK, many of those who fall sick may seek treatment at their GP’s surgery. Are family doctors ready to deal with a wave of patients, prevent the spread of the disease and protect the most

Turkey is closing bars and nightclubs to prevent the spread of the coronavirus March 16, 2020, 5:51 AM 2 min read The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more

Image copyright AFP/Getty Images Image caption The prime minister will host Monday’s press conference with UK chief medical adviser, Prof Chris Whitty (L) and and Sir Patrick Vallance (R), the UK’s chief scientific adviser The government is to hold daily televised press conferences to update the public on the fight against coronavirus, Downing Street has

Thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer and packs of antibacterial wipes and medical masks have been donated after a failed attempt by two Tennessee brothers to resell them for profit March 16, 2020, 3:27 AM 3 min read Thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer and packs of antibacterial wipes and medical masks have been donated