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Cheryl Wischhover

Cheryl Wischhover

Former Reporter

    Latest articles by Cheryl Wischhover

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    Everything you need to know about Prince Harry’s sleep tracker fitness ringEverything you need to know about Prince Harry’s sleep tracker fitness ring
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    Billionaire biohackers and at least one Real Housewife also love the Oura ring.

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    How one woman is trying to end period stigma and the “tampon tax”How one woman is trying to end period stigma and the “tampon tax”
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    Nadya Okamoto’s new book, Period Power, encourages advocacy for a very normal bodily function.

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    Get ready for the tabloid headlines about Meghan Markle “flaunting her baby bump”Get ready for the tabloid headlines about Meghan Markle “flaunting her baby bump”
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    Why this commonly used trope is judgmental and minimizing to women.

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    Angela Bassett’s Allure cover shows that we still focus too much on women’s agesAngela Bassett’s Allure cover shows that we still focus too much on women’s ages
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    “You look great for your age” is very much a backhanded compliment.

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    Meet the TMZs of beauty YouTubeMeet the TMZs of beauty YouTube
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    YouTube gossip channels are so popular that they’re becoming influencers themselves.

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    Cranberries may not do anything for UTIs but Ocean Spray wants to sell you a supplement anywayCranberries may not do anything for UTIs but Ocean Spray wants to sell you a supplement anyway
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    It’s a perfect case study in how companies use slippery marketing to sell supplements.

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    A product for new moms used the word “vagina” in ads. It turns out that’s still controversial.A product for new moms used the word “vagina” in ads. It turns out that’s still controversial.
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    A company tried to place ads for its “Momwasher” product in several cities and failed.

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    Why companies like Bumble and 7-Eleven are trying to sell you skin care and makeupWhy companies like Bumble and 7-Eleven are trying to sell you skin care and makeup
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    The beauty business is so lucrative that Spotify and SodaStream want a piece of it too.

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    Gray hair is still taboo for women. This popular Instagram account celebrates it.Gray hair is still taboo for women. This popular Instagram account celebrates it.
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    Grombre provides a supportive community for women who ditch their hair dye.

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    As “dieting” becomes more taboo, Weight Watchers is changing its nameAs “dieting” becomes more taboo, Weight Watchers is changing its name
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    The new name, “WW,” could just be savvy marketing rather than meaningful change.

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