Weekly News Update

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• The Washington Post [gift link] reported on a study that found that dermal exposure to PFAS can lead to skin absorption. Exposure can come from beauty products like waterproof mascara and long-wear matte lipsticks and from waterproof clothing.
• The Wall Street Journal [gift link] offered a men's guide to looking more alert at work.
• On X, a fashion editor stated that “people are getting too reductive about synthetic fabrics, equating ‘natural' with ‘good' and ‘synthetic' with ‘bad.' Much depends on the material and how it's used.”
• Harvard Business Review explained how to improve the hiring process for disabled candidates.
• Mother Jones explored the race to understand — and profit from — period blood.
• ABC News reported on a study that found that bisexual and trans adults are more likely to face loneliness than straight and cisgender counterparts.
• WIRED provided Amazon shopping tips to more easily find quality items.
• The New York Times [gift link] looked at how some gyms are expanding to include event spaces, salons, spas, hotels, and workspaces.
• Your Laugh of the Week comes from The Belladonna, with “Adultz Bop: Children’s Songs Adapted to Reflect the Reality of Adulthood.”

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• We offered some clothes for working moms, including some maternity basics and washable workwear.

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