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For many women of color, hair represents culture, identity, and self-expression. Facing hair loss during cancer treatment adds a deeply personal challenge to an already difficult journey. One option that is gaining attention is scalp cooling using cold caps. This technique helps reduce hair loss during chemotherapy, but how does it work for women with textured hair?
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In a recent appearance on Fox News, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ate French fries cooked in beef tallow and mused that 'food is medicine.' Nutrition scientists are scratching their heads.
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