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The warm weather months mean picnics, pool parties, barbecues and unfortunately for some, more exposure to bees. I'll never forget being at the beach with my aunt and baby cousin years ago when a bee flew in his mouth and stung him. So as Summer approaches, prep yourself on what to do if a yellow jacket stings you or your youngster. According to WebMD, most bee stings only require self-care. Read more
Spring is the season of the birds and the bees, and unfortunately bee stings are a part of the season. According to the Mayo Clinic the range of reactions to the venom of a sting is variable depending on how sensitive you are, but that only a small percentage of folks experience severe (read: anaphylaxis) response to stings and bug bites in general. Most of us experience itching, a stinging Read more
One year after her royal nuptials, Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, always looks lovely and put together. So it's no surprise that many women are clamoring to mimic her style. Obviously, her good looks were handed down from her parents, but constantly being so well groomed requires a serious beauty regimen. While nobody but Kate knows her exact routine, we've uncovered a few products and Read more
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We are proud to present this story from Allure: Perhaps the worst thing about coming out of winter hibernation is the realization that a '70s-era embrace of body hair is not, in fact, sweeping the nation. That's not to say, though, that there is no way to make the delicate reacquaintance with your waxer more bearable. Here, tricks that actually help take the sting out of waxing. See the Read more
The sting of shots and the burn of bandage removal are two things sick kids endure, and watching the processes can be equally painful for their parents. This morning, Dr. Travis Stork showed Rachael Ray a few of his favorite products to quell the pain. The first is a natural tonic concocted by an 8-year-old girl called Taking Off ($7 for 4 oz. bottle) that eases the rip of removing a band-aid. Read more
Hair of the moment: Rainbow Brite-inspired locks — Fashion Indie Fall's biggest beauty checklist ever — Refinery29 Six stellar bath products — Real Simple Road-testing Chloé's solid perfume locket — StyleList Anne Hathaway is mystified by Kate Middleton's hair — InStyle Iman knows when to avoid fashion people — The Cut Behind the scenes of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's Burberry shoot Read more
I have a friend who is allergic to peanuts, so she carries an EpiPen wherever she goes. When people catch a glimpse of the injection, it prompts inevitable Pulp Fiction jokes, but there's nothing fun about having to use an EpiPen. Commonly known by its brand name, this epinephrine autoinjection is used to treat anaphylaxis, a sudden and severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. Read more
