Ching Shih was born around 1775 in Canton (now Guangdong). At 26, she was captured by a famous pirate leader, Zheng Yi, whom she agreed to marry, but only if she became his equal business partner ...

Gerry Shih is the Jerusalem Bureau Chief for the Washington Post, covering Israel, the Palestinian territories and the greater Middle East. He served as the New Delhi Bureau Chief from 2021-2025 ...

Feb. 20, 2024 — The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new study suggests the drug may ...

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Research begun by developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind in the 1960s identified three main parenting styles—authoritarian, indulgent, and authoritative. Later studies added a fourth—neglectful ...

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Pubic hair, a surprisingly controversial topic, is having a moment thanks to a growing TikTok trend that all started with…an Etsy review. Stay with me here. TikToker @sujindah went viral for a ...

How you style your hair can cause hair to look brittle, frizzy, and lackluster or even fall out. Follow these tips from dermatologists to help style your hair without causing damage. How you style ...

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