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Macy Gray on new music and her mission to help families impacted by police brutality: ‘My country gave me PTSD’
Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Macy Gray talks about My Good, her organization that provides financial and emotional support to families who have lost a loved one to police brutality.
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Colds, flu and allergies are increasing as mask mandates lift, say experts
As the masks come off, experts say that cases of colds, the flu and seasonal allergies are increasing. Here’s how to protect your health.
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More than half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills, surpassing surgery for the first time — here's why
This is the first time medical abortion, which is often more accessible, has surpassed surgical abortions.
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What OCD is — and what it isn’t: 'There are a lot of misperceptions'
While OCD is an actual mental health condition, the term has been co-opted to describe times when someone has a strong preference for things being a certain way. Here's what OCD means.
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Goldie Hawn says 'we have failed our children' during COVID mental health crisis
The actress recalls her own trauma from learning about nuclear war and urges people to take action to protect the mental health of the young.
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Why you shouldn't try to get COVID and 'get it over with': 'There is still much that we can do and shouldn't give up'
Getting COVID-19 might feel inevitable at this point. But experts are urging people to stay vigilant and not give up.
Yahoo LifeMoms on 'mommy drinking culture' and the 'trap' of daily drinking: 'If everyone is doing it, then it can’t be bad'
"Mommy drinking culture" may seem harmless and humorous, but experts caution that normalizing daily drinking can be a "slippery slope."
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How the pandemic encouraged lifestyle changes — from getting sober to curtailing online shopping — that endure: 'I don't even miss it'
People reflect on the things that they changed and gave up due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mindy Kaling is practicing 'radical gratitude' after what she calls a 'rollercoaster' year
“This year was a rollercoaster," Kaling shared on social media. "Some truly wonderful things happened, but also, disappointments, and heartaches."
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Children's mental health declared a national emergency — what parents need to know
Experts list the warning signs of common mental health issues children are struggling with and share how parents can help.
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This Black-owned ranch is changing the face of farming in America: ‘The system was never designed for us’
After facing food shortages during the pandemic, James and Rachael Stewart purchased land and launched the first black-owned protein ranch in Arizona.
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'Sesame Street' encourages COVID-19 vaccines for kids with special: 'It will help keep me, my friends, my neighbors, my abuela all healthy'
A Sesame Street special titled "The ABCs of COVID Vaccines" shows muppet Rosita getting her first COVID-19 shot.
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Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about his mental health after losing his mom to COVID-19: ‘That day changed me as a man’
The 25-year-old NBA player talks about losing eight family members to the coronavirus and how he's coping.
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How pandemic anxiety — with symptoms from fatigue to fever — helped one woman take charge of her mental health
"After a couple weeks on medication, my symptoms dissipated drastically. My digestive issues disappeared, my fevers went away and I was sleeping better at night."
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School Report Card: One district hires a 'COVID coordinator' while another declares state of emergency
"Principals were spending 10 hours a day working up all COVID cases and weren't able to do their jobs," explains the superintendent behind hiring a "COVID coordinator" for a New York school district.
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First grader receives $27,000 in donations for scholarship fund after school portrait with face mask goes viral
First grader receives $27,000 in donations for scholarship fund after school portrait with face mask goes viral
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'People were left to die': How losing her father to COVID-19 inspired one woman to fight for accountability
After the death of her father to Covid-19, activist Kristin Urquiza created a nonprofit for other families struggling with loss and seeking accountability.
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Here’s why your allergies seem worse this fall
When you start stepping out to enjoy the fall weather, don't be surprised if your allergies feel worse than usual this year. Here's why.
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Kristen Bell says it’s a ‘big, big bummer’ that her daughter shares a name with the Delta variant
The actress shared that the 6-year-old is "impressed" when she hears the mention of her name.
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As pet owners return to the office, dogs are left with separation anxiety. Here’s how to cope.
Your furry friend is trying to tell you something. Here's how to listen.
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2 moms share inspiration behind clever double-pregnancy video
In the video, filmed every week of their pregnancy, spouses Claire Czerwionka and Sara Tate wear matching shiny spandex leggings and bras and do thrusting dance moves along to Salt-n-Pepa's "Push It."
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Gillian Anderson says she's not wearing a bra anymore: 'I don't care if my breasts reach my belly button'
Gillian Anderson explained on an Instagram Live why she's no longer wearing a bra.
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Mom's mixed feelings over end of pandemic 'pod': 'I'm in the middle of the most wrenching breakup'
"Unlike the stories of parents who blew six-figures hiring private tutors, my pod came together organically — and, critically, cost nothing," wrote one mom. But now it's about to disband, leaving her with a complicated mix of emotions.
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Elizabeth Hurley rocks low-cut dress for her 'first night out in 14 months'
The British actress enjoyed a well-deserved night on the town.
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Jamie Chung talks about the importance of community amid pandemic, anti-Asian violence: ‘Take up the space’
The actress says the pandemic was a "wake-up call" for self-care.
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The mental health of Asian Americans takes a hit with racism on the rise: 'Wearing a mask effectively put a target on our back'
“I think that people in the Asian community are realizing that conforming and assimilation are not enough to protect us,” says Jenny Wang, a Houston-based Taiwanese American licensed psychologist.