Lelo Dot Review: A Clitoral Pinpoint Vibrator

I didn’t expect 2025 to be the year that my longtime favorite vibrator would be replaced, but here we are. The winner of such a regal spot in my bedside table drawer? The Lelo Dot, a clitoral pinpoint vibrator. I’ve come across a few pinpoint vibrators in my life as a sex toy reviewer, but…

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What 100 Calories of Halloween Candy Looks Like

“You can fool yourself into thinking those ‘fun size’ packages are small, so you can eat a lot of them,” says Amy Keating, RD, a CR nutritionist. But calories and added sugars can add up fast. To help you keep your consumption in check, we calculated the exact amount of 25 trick-or-treat favorites you can…

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Can US Measles Outbreaks Be Stopped?

The US is experiencing its worst year for measles in over three decades, with more than 1,300 cases in 40 states as of July 16. Cases were almost as high in 2019, putting the country’s measles elimination status at risk. Six years ago, health officials were able to stop the spread. But amid growing public…

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Some Eyeliners Contain Potentially Harmful Levels of Lead

The best way to protect yourself from lead in traditional eyeliners is to avoid them. But for people who come from communities where they’re widely used, this isn’t a simple solution. “These are very culturally ingrained products,” says Paromita Hore, PhD, MPH, director of environmental exposure assessment and education at the New York City Health…

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An AI Dark Horse Is Rewriting the Rules of Game Design

The video game Valorant, a fast-paced team-based shooter, has recently become a testing ground for a promising new direction in artificial intelligence research. The game’s developers at Riot Games (a Tencent subsidiary) are using 3D-native AI models to prototype new characters, scenes, and storylines, according to a researcher familiar with the company’s efforts who spoke…

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Best Edge Control Gels for Smooth, Flake-Free Edges

The wrong product or application however, can manifest a hot mess—you’ve seen it: dried-up, flaky edge control lingering on the hairline. If you can find a product that can leave your edges smooth, moisturized, and flake-free, you have struck gold.  We tested nine popular edge control products to determine which ones effectively achieved their claims:…

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Best Electric Cooktops of 2025

In our labs, we test 30- and 36-inch electric cooktops from brands such as Bosch, Frigidaire, KitchenAid, LG, Samsung, and Whirlpool. We test every cooktop at low and high heat. For high-heat cooking, we use a standardized pot filled with about 4 quarts of water on the largest cooktop burner. We jack up the burner…

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7 Best All-Clad Deals From the Factory Seconds Sale (2026)

All-Clad Deals used to be difficult to find, but thankfully, the Factory Seconds Sale has come back around for a little while. These sales tend to only last for a few days—this one expires at midnight tomorrow, January 21—though they sometimes are extended. In any case, these sales offer a reliable way to score a…

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How Much Melatonin Should You Be Taking? (2026)

Two things I always watch for with supplements, even with guidance from my doctor: Does it have a CGMP certification, and is there any data to back up the marketing claims? CGMP stands for “Current Good Manufacturing Process,” which are FDA guidelines put in place for a product’s safety. This includes where and how it…

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Best Remedies for Colds, Flu, and More

Not all OTC remedies work well or are safe for older adults or for long-term use. And while it may be tempting to reach for dietary supplements to soothe symptoms, there’s no good data to support their use, says Richard Martinello, MD, an infectious disease specialist at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven,…

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