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Anybody who has worn a hand-me-down, shared a bathroom or survived a long car trip with a brother or a sister knows that siblings can affect your life in nearly every way possible. Researchers, however, are just starting to unspool the ways those relationships affect health. “It’s kind of an …

I promise: You will not miss Toto. Broadway’s outstanding new revival of “The Wiz,” in the words of its director Schele Williams, “feels like we’re giving you a hug.” A treasured story of Black Americana since the 1978 film version starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, itself inspired by the …

Cooking with a salt substitute might lead to blander food, but it could lower the risk of premature death and cardiovascular disease. Those are the findings of a new systematic analysis that was published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine,  according to CNN. Researchers examined 16 controlled trials with …

Leading up to the release of her new film, “Challengers,” on April 26 and this year’s Met Gala on May 6, which she is co-chairing, Zendaya posed for the cover of Vogue’s May issue — for both the American and British editions. According to an Instagram post by the outlet, the …

Individuals with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia may benefit from the ketogenic diet. According to People, a four-month study of 23 people – published in Science Direct – found that 69% of those with bipolar disorder showed improvement after going on the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat eating plan that includes dairy, …

Millions of people are believed to have watched the solar eclipse sweep across North America on Monday, but some may not have done so correctly. Experts told The Washington Post that those who watched with the appropriate solar eclipse glasses and complied with safety precautions should be confident that they …

Tiffany Haddish is learning much about herself as she continues her sobriety journey. According to People, Haddish, 44, shared that being sober helped her realize she’s been too nice over the years. “I’ve learned that I’ve been too damn nice. I’ve been way too nice over the years,” Haddish said. …

This weekend, wedding bells rang across New York City for Don Lemon and Tim Malone. On April 6, Lemon married his fiancé of five years at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in Manhattan in a unique yet traditional ceremony.  “We wanted to make a public statement,” Malone told People magazine, …

Ernie Hudson is lucky to be alive. According to People, the “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” star went through a “nightmare” years ago when he “almost died” due to problems resulting from cancer treatment. In 2011, Hudson — who had undergone successful treatment for prostate cancer in 1998 — found he had …

Gabrielle Union is letting the world know that she has allowed the spirit of authenticity guide her approach to life. In a recent interview with People magazine, the actress, producer and entrepreneur spoke openly about how she tapped into the idea. “I stopped caring about what other people thought, and …