Trends in baby names are often a reflection of pop culture, which is why cottagecore-themed names and Bridgerton-inspired names have had a bit of a moment. Names inspired by our favourite movie characters are consistently popular too – it’s just the movies themselves that change. According to new research by […]
Trans women are nearly three times as likely to die as cisgender women, a landmark study has found. The study published in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal earlier this week found that trans women are especially susceptible to deaths from heart disease, lung cancer, HIV-related illness and suicide. Overall, the study […]
Autumnal sunsets, cooler temperatures, and pumpkin spice lattes are not the only things coming our way in September. The month ahead brings a fiery mix of emotions, plenty of moments to reflect on the past, and ultimately, a chance to start anew. This month always fills us with new schemes […]
In the pursuit of outrunning the ageing process, we’ve searched far and wide for youth-preserving products, purging our pounds in the process. The wellness economy is not a small one, estimated by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) at $4.5 trillion (£3.25 trillion) and representing roughly 5.6% of global economic output […]
Welcome to Refinery29’s Travel Diaries, a place where we find out the how, the why, and the where people are exploring now that the world is opening up again. In their answers to 29 questions, diarists will reveal their unique — and often a little offbeat — travel habits, stories, and […]
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bob Korn/Shutterstock (10574338e) Demonstrators rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in support of abortion rights as the court hears arguments in the June Medical v. Russo case. Presented by the Center for Reproductive Rights, the case challenges a Louisiana law (Act 60) that would […]
The beginning of summer was full of so much hope: More than half of people over 18 in the UK had received at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. For those of us who were vaccinated, this meant we could gather indoors — unmasked with other vaccinated people. […]
Generally speaking, I don’t have any complaints about my hair. Thanks to genetics, I was blessed with a full head of thick, healthy hair that grows at supernatural speed. However, one persistent issue I haven’t cracked is my unruly frizz. (A recent move to Miami hasn’t exactly helped.) Despite my […]
5 days after new moon Even before the temperatures begin to drop, the start of September always brings with it an air of change. And the new moon in Virgo that’s appearing on September 6 is just what we need to pave the way for that fresh start we’re all […]
The start of September has a way of putting everything into perspective. The semi-official start of autumn is that check-in time to meditate on what you want the next season of your life to look like and what you’re excited for. It’s why September is a logical time to book […]
