Tarena Lofton

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DIY Gel Manicures May Harm Your Health

A TikTok user claims to have developed an allergy from DIY gel nails. What gives? An allergist weighed in. Let’s walk through what happened in this viral video.

DIY Gel Manicures May Harm Your Health

A TikTok user claims to have developed an allergy from DIY gel nails. What gives? An allergist weighed in. Let’s walk through what happened in this viral video.

Ask a Chatbot: ‘What’s for Dinner?’

The AI program ChatGPT can save time and energy spent meal planning, especially for people with dietary restrictions. But be sure to double-check its work, users say.

How One Patient’s Textured Hair Nearly Kept Her From a Needed EEG

An EEG can help diagnose conditions like epilepsy, sleep disorders, and brain tumors. But a design flaw and outdated Eurocentric practices make the test less effective on thicker, denser, and curly hair types, potentially excluding or deterring some people from getting screened.

A Teen’s Death From COVID

Andre Guest was just fine one day. The next, he was fighting for his life.

In The COVID Age, Bring A Mask And Gloves To A Protest

After a police shooting in Indianapolis, activists held a protest — but, recognizing the dangers of the coronavirus in a crowd, many worked to make sure demonstrators took proper precautions.

Coming Out About Mental Health On Social Media

Talking about your mental health on social media is a thing, and it could actually help.