Passage of the county’s Climate Action Plan last year prompted a discussion about oil and gas production and the economic, health, and environmental benefits of an oil phase out. On May 13, 2025, ...

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Despite its popularity on TikTok, scalp oiling is nothing new. “It has deep cultural roots,” Dr. Kristina Collins, a double-board-certified dermatologist. “They include Ayurvedic traditions in India ...

Growing up in Detroit, skin care brand founder Rooshy Roy kept cherished parts of her Indian culture to herself. Staple Indian ingredients — like the turmeric abundant in family dishes and the coconut ...

A new trend called navel oiling—putting essential oil in the belly button for health benefits like weight loss—has gained popularity on TikTok, but although it’s linked to an ancient practice, some ...

NOTREES, Texas — One of the boldest, most controversial experiments in fighting climate change is taking shape in a dirt patch in West Texas. In a couple of years, giant fans will start whirring at ...

Share on Pinterest Proponents of the navel oiling (navel pulling) health trend on TikTok are spreading misinformed claims that it can help treat several health concerns – including aiding with weight ...

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The pressurized wetsump oiling system on most production vehicles will look like this. Oil is stored in the oil pan and sucked into the oil pump (which is also located in the oil pan) to be pumped ...