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Sep 30, 2026 - Lifestyle

Beauty mogul Sarah Creal decided there was too much emphasis on the teen market – so she designed a range of products for older women. Now others are following suitIt’s rare that I devote a whole column to one brand, but not as rare as the decision by any beauty company to back women over 40, so I think Sarah Creal is worthy of the inches.Creal, co-creator of Victoria Beckham Beauty and product developer of countless global companies for more than 30 years, felt that women of her generation (she’s 56) and their specific beauty challenges (hooded eyelids, decreased product wear time and so on) were being overlooked by major brands in favour of teenagers. Wander into any lip-oil slicked, Korean sheet-mask filled, freckle-pen-dotted branch of Sephora and tell me she’s wrong. Continue reading...

Sep 28, 2026 - Lifestyle

There may be almost no research on pet aversion during and post-pregnancy, but it may not be particularly rareAbout three weeks into her first pregnancy, Sylvia Luu began to loathe the smell of her border collie mix, Ranger.Luu could hardly be in the same room as Ranger without becoming nauseous. His drool repulsed her, and she found the smell of his fur so disgusting she wore a nose plug all day. Continue reading...

Sep 28, 2026 - Lifestyle

At this year’s Video Music Awards, pop’s biggest stars opted for gaudy and extravagant fashion, with plenty of fur, feathers and big silhouettesMTV VMAs 2026: Taylor Swift and Madonna win at awards dominated by female artistsMTV VMAs: full list of winners Continue reading...

Sep 27, 2026 - Lifestyle

Experts share what you need to know about GLP-1-related hair loss as the side-effect gets more attention from researchers About 20 million people across the US, UK, and EU are taking GLP-1 receptor agonists like tirzepatide and semaglutide (Ozempic or Mounjaro are common brands) for weight loss and type 2 diabetes. As their use has surged, we’re learning more about their side-effects. One that’s been getting a lot of attention from researchers lately: hair loss.In one survey of people who take these medications, 20% of respondents experienced hair shedding, although the lack of high-quality data from a randomized, controlled trial to assess this side-effect makes it difficult to know exactly how common it is. Continue reading...

Sep 26, 2026 - Lifestyle

The 20th Asian Games are on in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya, from 19 September to 4 October. About 11,000 athletes from 45 countries are competing across 43 sports Continue reading...