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The cranberry-based beverage offers a new avenue to smoother, firmer skin, especially for women over 40, by improving elasticity and protecting skin from UV damage. Study: A polyphenol-rich cranberry drink positively impacted skin health, skin lipids, skin microbiome, inflammation, and oxidative stress in women in a randomized controlled trial. Image credit: nadianb / Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers evaluated the effects of a polyphenol-rich cranberry drink on women’s skin health, lipids, and microbiome. Can polyphenols slow down skin aging? Skin ageing occurs through intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms. Intrinsic ageing is caused by the natural…

Detroit will consider an ordinance that would ban protests within 15 feet of medical facilities and limit certain interactions to within 100 feet of medical facilities.”The ordinance, proposed by Detroit City Council Member Gabriela Santiago Romero, aims to provide protesters with unimpeded access to health care services while protecting their First Amendment rights,” said Thomas “TJ” Rogers, communications and engagement manager for Santiago Romero.”She believes we need to protect our health care facilities and their ability to operate smoothly while ensuring the safety of staff and patients, while also safeguarding freedom of speech,” he said. “We’ve seen too many instances…

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law banning plastic shopping bags at grocery store registers, marking a major step in the state’s environmental efforts. California previously banned thin plastic bags, but consumers could still buy thicker bags advertised as reusable and recyclable. Under the new law, which goes into effect in 2026, shoppers who don’t have their own bags will only be offered paper alternatives. State Sen. Katherine Breakspear, who sponsored the bill, noted that reuse and recycling rates for plastic shopping bags are shockingly low, citing a state study that found the average person will throw out…

Autumn is here! I’m especially looking forward to this season as I follow the Islamic teachings of modest dress. Not only are the fashion trends in line with my taste for modest fashion, but the weather is cooler and I don’t sweat much even when covered up.If you’re looking for understated fashion for fall, you’re in luck! This season’s trends include chic jackets, stylish dresses, and more. Many of the pieces are timeless and versatile, allowing you to create your own style. Below, I’ll share my top picks for understated fashion for fall.RW & CO. Long Plaid Shacket (Photo courtesy…

CNN — California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Sunday banning plastic shopping bags altogether, eliminating the “paper or plastic” option at grocery store registers in the state. California had already banned thin plastic shopping bags in supermarkets and other stores, but shoppers could buy bags made from thicker plastic that was supposed to be reusable and recyclable. The new measure, approved by the state legislature last month, will ban all plastic shopping bags starting in 2026. From now on, customers who don’t bring their own bags will simply be asked if they need a paper bag. State…

Approximately 28 million people in the United States, or 1 in 12 people, have asthma, and depending on where you live, symptoms can be more difficult to manage.The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) recently released its “Asthma Capitals” report, ranking the 100 most populous U.S. states based on how challenging they are for people with chronic respiratory diseases.”This is not a report on ‘bad’ cities for asthma, but rather a report that shows the factors that make life with asthma more difficult,” Kenneth Mendez, president and CEO of Virginia AAFA, told Fox News Digital in an email.’Smart masks’…

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Sunday banning plastic shopping bags altogether, eliminating the “paper or plastic” option at grocery store registers in the state.California had already banned thin plastic shopping bags in supermarkets and other stores, but shoppers could buy bags made from thicker plastic that was supposed to be reusable and recyclable.The new measure, approved by the state legislature last month, will ban all plastic shopping bags starting in 2026. From now on, customers who don’t bring their own bags will simply be asked if they need a paper bag.State Sen. Katherine Breakspear, one of…

When Aaron Charlwood and Angie Tan go grocery shopping in Arlington these days, they don’t always grab their car keys first. Instead, they’re going to rent a bike from a new bike-sharing program called Cargo B. The idea was hatched at their Jamaica Plains kitchen table last fall.CargoB’s electric bikes, introduced in Greater Boston in May, have a front storage compartment that can hold up to 300 pounds. A pedal-assisted electric motor allows the bike to travel at up to 20 miles per hour.The Cargo B not only lets Charlwood haul groceries, but also her 6-year-old, bags of mulch, and…

There’s a new hub for Native American health in the Black Hills: The Great Plains Native American Health Hub, supported by Johns Hopkins University, has opened in Rapid City.Officials say the site will be part of the Johns Hopkins Center for Native American Health and will offer new health care options specifically for Native Americans.Oglala Lakota physician Donald Warne is co-director of the Native American Health Center.”Unfortunately, here in the Dakotas we have some of the worst health disparities in the nation. The average age of death for Native Americans is in the late 40s, but for the rest of…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Grocery store cashiers in California will no longer have a “paper or plastic” choice, thanks to a new ban on plastic shopping bags signed into law Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.California had already banned thin plastic shopping bags in supermarkets and other stores, but shoppers could buy bags made from thicker plastic that was supposed to be reusable and recyclable.The new measure, approved by the state legislature last month, will ban all plastic shopping bags starting in 2026. From now on, customers who don’t bring their own bags will simply be asked if they need a paper…