Carla Hall isn’t asking permission
The chef and author has been in the public eye for almost two decades. At 62, she’s driven by curiosity and embracing her own power.
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Gloria Steinem wasn’t in the fight just for White women
Women of color say the feminist leader brought together diverse groups in intimate gatherings — and understood the importance of linking arms with Black women in the fight for equality.
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When Gloria Steinem spoke, the world listened
“The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off,” said Steinem, who founded Ms. magazine and pushed for equality. She died Wednesday at 92.
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Turmeric is good. That doesn’t mean you need supplements.
Psst — no supplement is going to stop you from aging.
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How to talk to your kids about body image — without toxicity
It can be hard to escape headlines about celebrities’ bodies and weight. Here's what experts say about how to help the younger people in our lives process what they’re seeing and hearing.
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How a conversation about affordability led to menopause legislation
In Illinois, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton kept hearing about the impacts of poor access to menopause care. It made something immediately obvious to her: “There’s a real policy solution for this.”
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What women love about the 'unapologetically masculine' UFC
The UFC is coming to the White House for Trump's birthday. Women are a huge part of the sport's growing fan base.
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What is cortisol? Your questions, answered.
There's a reason cortisol keeps coming up in conversations about perimenopause and menopause.
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Why is RFK Jr. so worried about sperm count?
We spoke to experts about Kennedy’s claims about sperm and fertility — including the author of the study he cited.
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Peptides do a lot. Do you need them?
Peptides — whether insulin or GLP-1's or copper peptides — amplify the work your body is already doing. But they aren't the solution to everything.