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A person holding a toothbrush with toothpaste.

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Bangladesh study finds microplastics in 76.5% of toothpaste samples, especially local brands

blue pens in a cup focused on the pen caps

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In India, a Redditor uses pen caps as clothespins, then shares a dozen more reuse hacks

A rack of clothes.

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Sweden plans 2028 ban on 'forever chemicals' in clothing, cookware, and cosmetics

A person putting sunscreen on someone's shoulders.

Tech

Skin expert warns TikTok sunscreen myths lack scientific backing as cancer searches rise

"No more difficulties opening bottles with wet hands."

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Individual shares clever dispenser trick that could save you money on shampoo: 'Great idea for [the] shower'

Hair products on a store's shelves.

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Select Oribe shampoos are recalled after bacteria are found, and FDA warns of infection risk

A bottle of vanilla cashmere lotion beside a pink ribbed glass container with cream inside.

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Shopper frustrated after cutting open supposedly empty lotion bottle

A person holds a transparent tube with ibuprofen.

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This vanilla-bean tube became a pocket ibuprofen holder, and Reddit quickly raised safety flags

"I need to add these to my travel things!"

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Expert reveals 'brilliant' travel hack using commonly discarded item: 'Such great advice'

A bottle of MedPride Baby Oil.

Business

Baby oil sold across the New York tri-state area recalled over cap flaw that can turn deadly

A Lomi roll-on waxing kit.

Business

US waxing kit recall expands over fire risk, reports of burns

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gestures emphatically while speaking into a microphone during a formal setting.

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RFK Jr.'s quiet push to end animal testing wins rare bipartisan praise in Washington