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New research argues that melanoma can start not only in the skin, but also inside hair follicles. When they become cancerous, the cells then leave the follicles and move into the skin’s outermost layer, or epidermis. Share on PinterestNew research suggests that melanoma could originate in hair follicles, shown here. …

Angie Martinez posted the heartbreaking news of her “severe” accident on Twitter and Instagram on Monday (November 4.) She revealed she suffered a shattered vertebrae and a fractured lumbar, referred to as the region of the lower spine and back.  According to the Shade Room, the Power 105.1 host will …

YK Osiris was arrested in Atlanta Monday (Nov. 5) on a felony assault charge after he allegedly beat up his girlfriend at his own birthday party two months ago. TMZ reports via law enforcement sources that YK Osiris’ girlfriend told police back in September that she and the singer/rapper …

But isn’t feminism already the text, not the subtext, of much modern pop? Does Lizzo not put out the equivalent of a Charlie’s Angels action scene with every tweet? Perhaps the sense of redundancy explains the underwhelming streaming numbers thus far for the soundtrack, which have Grande already trying to …

The soft palate is the muscular part of the roof of the mouth. This article provides a diagram of the soft palate and discusses its anatomy and functions, as well as the conditions that affect it. Source link

Plies is a huge Popeyes fan, but you won’t be seeing him in any of their restaurants anytime soon … or at least until they up their security measures. Amid numerous reports of violence (including one fatality) all over the country as folks lose their minds over the return …

November is Transgender Awareness Month and marks the 20th anniversary of the Transgender Day of Rememberance. Transgender Day of Rememberance was founded on November 20, 1999 by trans activist Gwendolyn Ann Smith after the brutal murder of Rita Hester, a Black trans woman, in 1998. The day was set to …

Hair loss can occur when the thyroid gland is not working correctly. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland situated in the lower front part of the neck. The thyroid gland makes thyroid hormones, which the body uses for energy, to stay warm, and to keep the organs and muscles …

John Witherspoon’s family and friends gathered in Hollywood Tuesday (Nov. 5) to celebrate his life and to say goodbye one last time. Photos and video footage obtained by TMZ show the late comedian’s open-casket memorial service that was held in Los Angeles and attended by a number of celebs. …

Source: Sarah Morris / Getty It’s only been a couple years since Jordan Peele‘s directorial debut and already he’s becoming a trailblazer in the horror genre. He’s so inspiring that an actor from his own movie is already coming to him for advice. According to The Hollywood Reporter, 11-year-old Evan …