Narcissistic leaders both fascinate and repel us. They can be charming, act assertively and articulate visions that may inspire confidence, especially in times of uncertainty. This can attract many followers. In 1931 Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, echoed this belief: “[Narcissists] impress others as being ‘personalities’; they are especially suited to act as a […]
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The stock market heads into Monday on a streak of volatility it just can’t seem to shake. What had been shaping up as a positive holiday-shortened week turned on a dime Wednesday when Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled concern that President Donald Trump ‘s tariffs could increase inflation and slow economic growth. Speaking at
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Marijuana contains more than 500 active compounds. But most people focus on two: There’s cannabidiol, or CBD, which reduces inflammation. And then there’s THC, which is the main psychoactive component—it’s the reason weed gives you the relaxed and “euphoric” sensation of being high. THC stands for tetrahydrocannabinol. It’s a compound that comes from the flowers
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Plant Leaves Absorb Microplastics—And They End Up in Our Food New evidence shows plant leaves absorb airborne microplastics, a previously overlooked route for the particles to enter crops that has implications for ecology and human health By Willie Peijnenburg & Nature magazine Plants can absorb plastic particles directly from the air. Ruben Bonilla Gonzalo/Getty Images
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UnitedHealth Group‘s stock sank 20% on Thursday after the company slashed its annual profit forecast, citing higher-than-expected medical costs in its privately run Medicare plans. Those bleak results from a health-care giant seen as the insurance industry’s bellwether could be a warning sign for other companies with so-called Medicare Advantage plans, according to some Wall
A recent study published in the scientific journal Cosmetics found that combining oral probiotics with topical ectoin and sodium hyaluronate significantly improved visible signs of skin aging. Over the course of eight weeks, researchers tracked changes in hydration, elasticity, radiance, and wrinkle depth. A cohort of 96 participants took a daily probiotic blend (Lactiplantibacillus plantarum
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As consumer demand for authenticity continues to reshape the beauty industry, crowdsourced beauty platform and brand incubator Volition Beauty’s partnership with creator Bramty Juliette is drawing attention for its atypical approach to influencer collaborations. We spoke to Patricia Santos, Founder and CEO of Volition Beauty, for her insights into the partnership and its greater impact
Shares of Abbott Laboratories jumped Wednesday after the diversified health-care company delivered strong first-quarter results and left its earnings guidance intact â a big sign of confidence in an uncertain time. Revenue in the three months ended March 31 rose 4% to $10.36 billion, narrowly missing the consensus of $10.4 billion, according to estimates compiled
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While inclusivity has become a growing focus across the beauty and personal care sector, individuals with disabilities remain significantly underrepresented in skin care education, product development, and professional aesthetics. According to the CDC, approximately 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability, yet beauty brands have been slow to adapt their offerings
Today mathematician Alan Turing is world-famous because he helped the Allies achieve victory against the Axis powers by deciphering an encryption that was considered unbreakable. That story inspired the 2014film The Imitation Game. Turing’s cryptographic work remained under wraps until the 1970s, however, so his incredible achievements only became known after his death. During his
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