Everyone needs sleep — it’s one of the few things we all have in common. And though sleep is one of the most basic of human needs, Americans are notoriously sleep-deprived. Crazy, right? Especially when you consider all the known benefits of a good night’s sleep, such as reduced stress, improved mood and a better […]
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Some hospitals reinstating mask requirements amid rise in COVID
As COVID-19 and other respiratory infections rise across the country, some major health systems are bringing back mask requirements to stop the spread of infections. This week, Mass General Brigham, the largest health system in Massachusetts, said it will require masking for health care staff who interact directly with patients in clinical care locations starting […]
Photo of Syrian girl holding baby’s oxygen mask misrepresented online
Social media users are claiming a photo shows a young Palestinian girl in the Gaza Strip assisting a baby with an oxygen mask. But the picture is unrelated to the Israel-Hamas war; an AFP photographer captured it in 2018 after a suspected Syrian chemical attack near Damascus. “She was holding her sister’s oxygen mask inside […]
Judge suggests change to nitrogen execution to let inmate pray and say final words without gas mask
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge who is weighing whether to allow the nation’s first execution by nitrogen hypoxia to go forward next month, urged Alabama on Thursday to change procedures so the inmate can pray and say his final words before the gas mask is placed on his face. U.S. District Judge R. […]
Kelly Ripa’s all-time favorite lip mask is on rare holiday sale for $19 — get it by December 24 with Amazon Prime
If you’re on any form of social media, you’ve probably heard of the now-iconic Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. Not only has the lip treatment taken over legions of Instagram and TikTok feeds, it’s also beloved by A-listers such as Brooke Shields, Kendall Jenner, Sharon Stone and Drew Barrymore. Kelly Ripa is the latest celeb to […]
Elderly French couple lose rare African mask case worth millions
A second-hand dealer has won a case to keep the €4.2m (£3.6m; $4.6m) proceeds from the sale of a rare African mask he found in an elderly French couple’s attic. He had been brought in to help clear the attic of the couple, who sold him the mask for €150 (£129; $165). The couple sued, […]
Shoppers love this anti-aging pumpkin mask — and it’s on sale for $13
It’s time to exfoliate and brighten your skin, especially since winter tends to make the ‘dermis dull and dry. If you’re feeling a bit flaky and uneven from the onset of the cold weather months, the Andalou Naturals Pumpkin Honey Glycolic Brightening Mask is here to soothe your skin! And, better yet, it’s on sale […]