Malaka Gharib

1 week ago | npr.org | Andee Tagle |Malaka Gharib

Dear Life Kit is NPR's advice column, where experts answer tricky questions about relationships, social etiquette, work culture and more. Send us your anonymous questions. For our next episode, we're looking for your queries on doubt and decision-making in relationships. These questions were answered by Haley Nahman of the Maybe Baby newsletter and podcast, and Danny Nelson, co-host of Maybe Baby's Dear Danny advice series. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

1 week ago | kpbs.org | Marielle Segarra |Clare Marie Schneider |Malaka Gharib

Do you know what's in the lotions, creams and gels you use on your hair and skin every day? Research has shown that some of the ingredients found in personal care products may be harmful to your health. and parabens, which can be found in everything from makeup to shampoo, are known hormone disruptors that have been linked to poor reproductive health. Chemical hair straightening and smoothing treatments often contain formaldehyde, a known , and can cause lung and eye irritation.

2 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Marielle Segarra |Clare Marie Schneider |Malaka Gharib

Do you know what's in the lotions, creams and gels you use on your hair and skin every day? Research has shown that some of the ingredients found in personal care products may be harmful to your health. and parabens, which can be found in everything from makeup to shampoo, are known hormone disruptors that have been linked to poor reproductive health. Chemical hair straightening and smoothing treatments often contain formaldehyde, a known , and can cause lung and eye irritation.

3 weeks ago | npr.org | Marielle Segarra |Malaka Gharib

When driving in extremely rainy conditions, slow downand turn on your headlights."I have a little saying that goes, 'if your wipers are going, your headlights are glowing,'" says Hector Carias, an officer with the California Highway Patrol. Klaus Kremmerz for NPR hide caption toggle caption Klaus Kremmerz for NPR If you have a driver's license, you should know the basic rules of the road. Buckle your seat belt. Use your turn signal. Stop at the red light.

1 month ago | npr.org | Malaka Gharib

Too many goals and too little time? How to focus your attention Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5336321/g-s1-55434" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> What would you do if you had more hours in a day? Here's how to carve out time for your interests and passions — even when you have a lot of responsibilities.