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US states consider ban on cosmetics with 'forever chemicals' 04/07/2023 06:14pm • A growing number of state legislatures are considering bans on cosmetics and other consumer products that contain a group of synthetic, potentially harmful chemicals known as PFAS. In Vermont, the state Senate gave final approval this week to legislation that would prohibit manufacturers and supp Ways 'Barkitecture' Turns Your Home Into a Pup-Friendly Paradise 03/27/2023 08:00pm • Home improvement trends come and go, but one that is likely to stick around is what designers call "barkitecture," the movement that puts your dog and its needs at the forefront of extras and improvements to a home's interior. It's more than just a cute term -- surveys show that Americans feel so co The 11 Best Beach Chairs for Every Type of Traveler 03/15/2023 08:00pm • Picture yourself in a tropical locale with a warm sea breeze, your toes in the sand, the ocean lapping at the shore and a margarita in hand. In addition to bringing the perfect swimsuit, lots of sunscreen and a beach hat to keep the sun off your face, you'll need the perfect beach chair. They come i The 6 Best Beach Wagons for Hauling Gear and Kids 03/14/2023 08:00pm • When you're packing up your gear and family for a trip to the beach, it's easy to get overwhelmed with how many items you need to bring for the day. You'll probably have a cooler; a beach bag with towels, sunscreen and other accessories; beach chairs; and an umbrella or beach tent for shade from the The 5 Best Beach Tents of 2023, According to Reviews 03/08/2023 07:00pm • When you're preparing your beach bag for a day by the water, full-protection sunscreen, sunglasses and flip-flops are probably at the top of your packing list, but you should also consider investing in an umbrella or beach tent for some respite from the blazing sun. As heat waves continue to bring r Doctor: Lesion removed from Biden's chest was cancerous 03/03/2023 05:19pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A skin lesion removed from President Joe Biden's chest last month was a basal cell carcinoma — a common form of skin cancer — his doctor said Friday, adding that no further treatment was required. Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the White House doctor who has served as Biden's longtime p Olympian who dropped dog's meds on skin avoids doping ban 03/02/2023 12:30pm • Nowhere in the complex labyrinth of rules, bylaws and interpretations that govern the global anti-doping system did anyone see this warning: Beware of Dog Medicine. It's an understandable omission, but one that led to a three-month sleuthing expedition that eventually exonerated a five-time Olympian Should DC residents worry about sunburn in March? Check the UV index 03/01/2023 09:25am • While Mother Nature spared the D.C. region winter weather during the traditionally coldest period of the year, residents shouldn't let their guard down for a hidden danger on warm and even cold spring days ahead -- the sun. At times, D.C. area residents who are going to be outside for an extended The AP Interview: Biden ready to run, US first lady says 02/24/2023 07:31pm • NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — U.S. first lady Jill Biden gave one of the clearest indications yet that President Joe Biden will run for a second term, telling The Associated Press in an exclusive interview on Friday that there's “pretty much” nothing left to do but figure out the time and place for th The 17 Best Beach Bags for 2023 02/22/2023 07:00pm • It's officially time for 2023 vacation planning. If your plans include some leisure by the water, you'll want to find the ideal beach bag for your adventure. Whether you're at the beach, by the pool or on a boat, the right bag can carry all of your water essentials. When shopping for a beach bag, gi New study indicates nail dryers could increase skin cancer risk 02/02/2023 10:55pm • Some new research shines a light on how using nail-polish dryers could increase a person’s risk of getting skin cancer. The study published in the journal Nature Communications last month looked at the effect of radiation emitted by UV nail polish dryers on mammalian cells. The results showed t 18 Top Things to Do in Maine 02/01/2023 07:00pm • The Pine Tree State is first and foremost a nature lover's paradise. Close to 90% of Maine is forest land, including 32 state parks and Acadia National Park, its indisputable crown jewel. On top of that, the weather rarely exceeds 85 degrees in the summer, making it a fabulous escape from areas with Amplían retiro de uno de los protectores solares de Banana Boat por presencia de benceno 02/01/2023 02:49pm • Se ha ampliado un retiro a nivel nacional de un tipo de protector solar de la marca Banana Boat porque se encontraron rastros de benceno en un lote adicional, anunció el fabricante. El retiro voluntario de Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 originalmente abarcaba tres lotes, se Could Caribbean Cuisine Be the Next Mediterranean Diet? 01/29/2023 07:00pm • While the eating patterns in the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea will never go out of style, expect to hear a lot more about the cuisine from another body of water -- the Caribbean Sea. Multiple trend spotters, including the National Restaurant Association, believe Caribbean food will be Trader Joe's asked customers to rank their top products — here they are 01/29/2023 11:51am • Trader Joe's asked its customers a simple question: If you were to spend the rest of your life on a deserted island, which nine Trader Joe's products would you take with you? More than 18,000 customers responded to its 14th annual survey ranking the grocery store's most popular items in nine diff