In Ghana, where used clothes from the West are a common sight, designers are turning the tide on textile waste. Instead of letting discarded clothes clog up beaches and dumps, they're transforming them into stylish outfits. The festival "Obroni Wawu October" is where the magic happens. Designers tak
Ramadan fasting, a key Islamic practice, involves skipping meals and drinks from sunrise to sunset. The effect of this fast on kidney function, particularly in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney transplant recipients, is not entirely clear. To shed light on this, researchers condu
Heart failure can make it hard for people to do much physical activity because they get very out of breath and tired. This happens when the tiny blood vessels in the body aren't doing their job right, and the muscles can't get the energy they need. Myofascial release techniques (MRT) are a way to im
Ever wondered how fasting during Ramadan affects your body? Scientists decided to find out by studying rats. They split 48 male Wistar rats into two groups: those on a standard diet and those on a high-fat diet. After 12 weeks, they introduced Ramadan-style fasting — eating only from dawn to dusk —
These days, Chloé is causing quite a stir among celebrities. The French luxury brand, which was started back in 1952 by Egyptian-born designer Gaby Aghion, has seen a resurgence under its new creative director, Chemena Kamali. Her vision brings free-flowing fabrics and bohemian styles to the forefro
Jenny Lei, a former UX designer, found herself with a problem. She had invested $30, 000 in handbags and couldn't sell them. Instead of giving up, she decided to design her own work totes. Her first prototype was a disaster, but she didn't let that stop her. She traveled to China and found a factory
On November 18, 2024, Hollywood gathered in Los Angeles for the premiere of "Gladiator II, " the much-anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott's 2000 Oscar-winning film. The red carpet was graced by the cast and creative team, including Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington, and many more. Paul
Have you ever wondered what fasting does to your body? Lots of people are doing it to lose weight or for religious reasons. Scientists have found that fasting can change how your body uses sugar and fat. This is because fasting triggers lots of changes in your hormones, gut bacteria, and enzymes. So
Amazon has rolled out a new online store called Haul, designed to compete with super-cheap e-commerce giant Shein. The idea is simple: everything costs less than $20. Most items will be even cheaper, with some as low as $1. 79. You might find things like a set of jewelry for $2. 99 or an iPhone case
Believe it or not, you might want to reach for a bowling bag the next time you head out the door. These funky, boxy bags are taking the fashion world by storm. It all started when Prada introduced them on their runway back in 2000. But now, in 2024, they're back with a bang! Celebrities like Bella H
