The Washington Post [gift link] reported on a study that found that dermal exposure to PFAS can lead to skin absorption. Exposure can come from beauty products like waterproof mascara and long-wear matte lipsticks and from waterproof clothing.
The Wall Street Journal [gift link] offered a men’s guide to looking more alert at work.
On X, a fashion editor stated that “people are getting too reductive about synthetic fabrics, equating ‘natural’ with ‘good’ and ‘synthetic’ with ‘bad.’ Much depends on the material and how it’s used.”
Harvard Business Review explained how to improve the hiring process for disabled candidates.
Mother Jones explored the race to understand — and profit from — period blood.
ABC News reported on a study that found that bisexual and trans adults are more likely to face loneliness than straight and cisgender counterparts.
WIRED provided Amazon shopping tips to more easily find quality items.
The New York Times [gift link] looked at how some gyms are expanding to include event spaces, salons, spas, hotels, and workspaces.
Your Laugh of the Week comes from The Belladonna, with “Adultz Bop: Children’s Songs Adapted to Reflect the Reality of Adulthood.”
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