Can You Cure Constipation Without Laxatives?
Many people want to avoid taking medications. Experts weigh in on what else works.
How BayouWear Came to Represent New Orleans Style
It all started with a poster. In 1975, while in graduate school at Tulane University, Bud Brimberg had to come up with a project for a business class. His idea: have an artist in New Orleans create a poster as merchandise for a local music festival. That event, now known as the New Orleans Jazz…
How to Light Your Patio or Yard Without Annoying Your Neighbors
It’s that time of year again. Gardens, terraces and yards are coming alive with greenery. Outdoor furniture is being dusted off. But don’t forget the one thing you really need for enjoying your outdoor space at night: outdoor lighting. Why does it matter? “Especially in the city, most people experience their gardens at night more…
The First 10 Words of the African American English Dictionary Are In
In a recent online presentation, editors and researchers working on a first-of-its-kind dictionary of African American English gave a status update on the project. As academics explained their various methodologies, slides displayed behind them showed words that are more often associated with Twitter than Oxford: “Bussin,” virtual attendees were told, means impressive or tasty, while…
Sought Out by Science, and Then Forgotten
José Echeverría spends restless days in a metal chair reinforced with boards and padded with a piece of foam that his mother, Nohora Vásquez, adjusts constantly for his comfort. The chair is coming loose and will soon fall apart. Huntington’s disease, which causes José to move his head and limbs uncontrollably, has already left one…
An African Country Faces Challenges to Protect Girls From HPV
When the health workers arrived at Upendo Primary School on the edge of the Tanzanian capital, they instructed girls who would turn 14 this year to line up to get a shot. Quinn Chengo held an urgent, whispered consultation with her friends. What was the injection for, really? Could it be a Covid vaccine? (They…
The Restaurant QR-Code Menu Is Being Shown the Door
Heavenly Buffaloes, a chain of restaurants with locations in three North Carolina college towns, would seem tailor-made for QR-code menus. Its customers tend to be young and tech-savvy. Most come in hungry, many tipsy. And the menu isn’t exactly complicated. “It’s chicken wings and beer,” said Bo Sayre, the company’s district manager. “That’s what we…
Learn Korean Tea Ceremony Etiquette With a Tea Master
Genesis House, the Manhattan flagship for the Korean automobile company that last year opened its restaurant Genesis House Restaurant Curated by Onjium, now has a serene tea pavilion in its building where Korean teas — green, red, black, blue, white and herbal — are served and available for purchase. Now, on Saturdays and Sundays there…
25 Best Basket Bags to Tote Around All Summer Long
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Fan-Favorite Loewe Raffia Basket Tote Bag Fan-Favorite Loewe Raffia Basket Tote Bag You’ve probably seen your favorite celebrities and influencers wearing this crowd-favorite tote. And with those adjustable leather straps and…
The 15 Best Designer Deals at the MATCHESFASHION Memorial Day Sale
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. This Barbiecore Cocktail Dress Staud Etta Feather-Trim Stretch-Knit Mini Dress This Barbiecore Cocktail Dress Staud Etta Feather-Trim Stretch-Knit Mini Dress Now 45% Off Trimmed with hot pink ostrich feathers, this bodycon…