In an excerpt from her new book, Sadiya Ansari unpacks the role this precious metal has played in South Asian families throughout generations.

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Sandy Skotnicki says the ingredients in your miracle anti-aging cream might actually be the thing that's making your skin so sensitive. Read more on Chatelaine.com

Dermatologist Sandy Skotnicki's Tips For Great Skin

Turns out, the ingredients in your miracle anti-aging cream might actually be the thing that's making your skin so sensitive.

‘Price Has Very Little To Do With Skincare’: A Top Dermatologist Gets Real About How To Have Great Skin

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Style

Sperm counts have been in a free fall in Western countries over the last 10 years. There are many reasons male infertility is on the rise, yet infertility is still largely seen as a women's issue.

Sperm counts have been in a free fall in Western countries over the last 10 years, yet infertility is still largely seen as a women's issue.

Male Infertility Is On The Rise — So Why Aren't We Talking About It?

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Health

Vi bills itself as the first artificial intelligence running coach on the market. She's chatty all right - but can she deliver results? Here's how it works.

Vi Personal Trainer: Is An AI Trainer Worth The Money?

My Run With Vi, The (Artificial) Personal Trainer Of The Future

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Fitness

Meghan Markle’s relationship with Prince Harry has become evidence of royal wokeness — but can one woman sanitize the monarchy's rotten history? Here's why a new family member doesn’t change the nature of the institution. Read more on Chatelaine.com.

Why Meghan Markle Can't Transform The Monarchy

Markle’s relationship with Prince Harry has become evidence of royal wokeness — but can one woman sanitize the monarchy's rotten history?

Let's Not Kid Ourselves: Meghan Markle Can't Change What The Monarchy Represents

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Opinion

A reading list to help you untangle the meaning behind Childish Gambino's latest offering.

How To Understand The Symbolism In Childish Gambino's 'This Is America'

'This Is America,' The Music Video Everyone Is Talking About, Is Full Of Symbolism — Here's How To Unpack It

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Entertainment

Plus, more words of parenting wisdom from Obama's interview with Tracee Ellis Ross.

Michelle Obama's Lessons on Motherhood

Michelle Obama Explains How To Achieve The Perfect, Non-Judgmental 'Mom Face'

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The actor is suing Weinstein for sexual harassment, defamation and unfair business practices.

Why Ashley Judd Suing Harvey Weinstein Is A Big Deal

Ashley Judd Is Suing Harvey Weinstein — Here’s Why That’s A Very Big Deal

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People will soon be able to use their Facebook account to swipe for love.

Facebook Is Launching A Dating Service

How Facebook Plans To Give Users 'Meaningful Relationships' With Its New Dating Service

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The singer-songwriter said she would have voted for Donald Trump if she could have.

What You Need To Know About The Shania Twain Interview Everyone Is Talking About

What You Need To Know About The Shocking Shania Twain Interview Everyone Is Talking About

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In what could be a game-changing development, researchers are developing a vaginal ring that women will be able to insert themselves to prevent HIV.

Canadian Researchers Designed An HIV Prevention Tool For Women

This could be a game-changing development.

Canadian Researchers Have Designed A Tool For HIV Prevention In Women

New research shows that women who use vaginal hygiene products are three times more like to report having had a vaginal infection.

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