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NIH awards will advance development of vaccines for sexually transmitted infections

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IMAGE: Colorized scanning electron micrograph of bacteria that cause gonorrhea. view more Credit: NIAID The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, today announced awards to establish four Cooperative Research Centers (CRCs) focused on developing vaccines to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The grants, totaling $41.6 million over…

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Art Review: ‘Camp’ at the Met, as Rich as It Is Frustrating

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In March 2018 the designer Rei Kawakubo held a Comme des Garçons show in Paris dedicated to the subject of camp, and sparked by Susan Sontag’s 1964 essay “Notes on ‘Camp.’” Ms. Kawakubo, who is famous for issuing one-sentence koans to elucidate her work (or make it even more mysterious), was rendered uncharacteristically verbose by…

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Brother and Sister of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Accuse Him of Spreading Misinformation on Vaccines

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A brother, sister and niece of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday chastised him for campaigning against vaccines, saying he has been disseminating “dangerous misinformation” that discourages immunization even as measles spreads throughout the United States. They declared that they love him and praised his work to protect the environment. “However, on vaccines he is…

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Walmart Raises Minimum Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21

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Starting in July, people under the age of 21 will no longer be able to buy tobacco products from Walmart or Sam’s Club stores in the United States Walmart Inc. announced on Wednesday that it would be raising the minimum age for buying the products on July 1, making it the latest retailer to make…

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Max Azria, Designer Who Sold Couture for Less, Has Died

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Max Azria, a fashion designer whose BCBG Max Azria line became a global powerhouse by offering chic apparel for considerably less than many of his competitors, died on Monday in Houston. A family member said the cause was lung cancer, but added that Mr. Azria’s family did not want to release other details about his…

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This Is How Rita Ora Got Ready for the 2019 Met Gala

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Camp, by definition, is big, bold, exuberant, extra. In accordance with this year’s Met Gala 2019 theme, Rita Ora was gilded in Marc Jacobs gold, and adorned in 280 carats worth of Lorraine Schwartz bling. Count it up. Ora gave us an exclusive look at her Met Gala prep, from her ode to old Hollywood…

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Medical News Today: How do you prevent type 2 diabetes?

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There are steps that people can take to significantly reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Maintaining a healthy weight, eating well, and exercising often are three very effective preventative measures. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), over 9% of the population of the United States are living with diabetes. In 2015, the…

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Gloria Schiff, Fashion Editor and Glamorous Twin Model, Dies at 90

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Gloria Schiff, a fashion editor at Vogue, a philanthropist and one half of a pair of glamorous twins in midcentury New York society, died on May 2 at her home in Manhattan. She was 90. Pilar Crespi Robert, her niece, said the cause was complications of congestive heart failure. Ms. Schiff and her sister Consuelo…

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StyleS Q. AND A.: At 45, Tyra Banks Is Back on the Cover of Sports Illustrated

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Thirteen years after retiring from modeling to pursue a career as an entrepreneur, actor and smize queen, Tyra Banks returns this week to make her third appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue. The first African-American model to grace the cover when she was chosen in 1996, she is now, at 45, among…

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Watch the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2020 Show Live

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Victor VIRGILEGetty Images The Louis Vuitton Cruise 2020 show is about to begin. Catch all the action, from start to finish, below. Starr Bowenbank Editorial Fellow Starr Bowenbank is an editorial fellow at ELLE.com who writes about all things pertaining to news, pop culture, and entertainment.

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