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Black TV news reporter explains why she wears braids on air: ‘Working in TV shouldn’t ban people from experimenting with hair’

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The photographic illustration depicts a profile of a woman with braids and graphics such as checkmarks and eye icons associated with television production.

Braids are becoming more common in newsrooms across America. (Illustration: Aida Amer for Yahoo, Photo: Getty Images) When Houston-based news anchor and reporter Brianna Connor went on vacation to Belize in March, she had no idea that her tropical vacation would lead to big breakthroughs in her relationship with her hair. “Braids are common for … Read more

Women working in certain jobs may be associated with increased risk of ovarian cancer

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Women working in certain jobs may be associated with increased risk of ovarian cancer

Cosmetologists, beauticians and accountants are among specific occupations that may be associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer, a case-control study published online in the journal reveals. Occupational and environmental medicine. People working in the trade, retail, apparel and construction industries may also be vulnerable, while cumulative exposure to certain substances such as talcum … Read more