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Carolyn Hax: Weight loss praise turns judgmental when GLP-1 drugs are mentionedMay 16, 2025 6:00 am - Dropping the pounds with a weight-loss drug has brought more criticism than praise from both friends and family members. Should the drug just stop being mentioned? Carolyn Hax says take the high road with the critics.
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4 ways to make your house germier — in a good wayMay 16, 2025 1:09 am - You’ve heard talk about your gut microbiome — now there’s science-backed advice to pay attention to the microbiome in your home. Yes, that means welcoming the (good) germs in and letting them stick around.
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5% of 10th- and 12th-graders say they’ve used nicotine pouchesMay 16, 2025 12:56 am - More U.S. high schoolers used nicotine pouches — smokeless nicotine powder products — last year than the year before, according to new research published in JAMA Network Open.
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The worst time to exercise for a good night’s sleepMay 16, 2025 12:48 am - If you’d like to sleep well tonight, you should probably avoid exercising this evening, especially if your workout will be intense.
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Domino’s thin-crust pizza has a cult following. Here’s how to make your own.May 14, 2025 4:47 am - This cheese pizza’s crust is thin, crispy and flaky, demonstrating why the Domino’s pizza that inspired it is such a favorite among chefs. With no yeast, and only a 30-minute resting period, the dough becomes weeknight-friendly, although the pizza, cut into squares tavern-style, is party-worthy, too.
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The best yellow paint colors, according to design prosMay 13, 2025 8:10 pm - If you’ve been feeling sunny-side up lately — at least when it comes to your paint color choices — you’re not alone. Yellow is having a moment. Today’s shades, though, are not the yellows of yore. Here, designers share their favorite modern yellows, ranging from creamy, pale shades to deeply saturated citrus hues.
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A 1980s Midwestern trend is back: The porch gooseMay 13, 2025 7:52 pm - Life-size decorative goose statues for the lawn, garden or porch aren’t a new idea; they were popular in the 1980s, particularly in the Midwest. Now they’re making a big comeback as younger people flock to the trend, possibly as an antidote to uncertain times.
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Tariffs could make pure vanilla even more pricey. Is it worth it?May 13, 2025 6:35 am - Pure vanilla extract is likely already the most expensive ingredient in the average baker’s pantry. So, is the real stuff actually worth it? The truth is, imitation vanilla has long been a staple in pantries and store-bought items. And for many Americans, the vanilla taste they grew up with — and prefer — comes from imitation.
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This fish taco salad dishes up joyful beach vibes for weeknights at homeMay 13, 2025 5:34 am - This salad channels the flavors of fish tacos in a bowl, combining white fish, radishes, crisp greens, and pickled onion and jalapeños with a creamy avocado dressing. It’s packed with the standard essential nutrients — protein, healthy fat, fiber, minerals and B-vitamins — but it also brings plenty of Vitamin Joy to the table.
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Celery takes the spotlight for a change in this beef stir-fryMay 13, 2025 4:39 am - This ground beef stir-fry is an ideal way to use up a bunch of celery you may have forgotten about in your crisper. Although the ingredient list is short, the end result packs a lot of flavor, thanks to ingredients such as doubanjiang (Sichuanese chili bean paste) and Chinkiang (black) vinegar.