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The soaring popularity of tattoos has led to more than a few regrets. Removal is difficult and expensive, so artists now specialize in covering unwanted tattoos with new ones...

A young, vibrant woman died last month receiving liposuction. The successful, single mother lost her life trying to rid her tummy of fat...

Beat him with birch twigs and never, ever, laugh at him. An insider's guide to snaring your very own Russian billionaire...

Moving beyond the "tell me about your mother" approach, some psychotherapists are using horses to facilitate the therapeutic process...

Many people swear they can't live without lip balm. But such an obsession may be more harmful than they think...

Some gay comedians choose to be "out" on stage, while others do not...

For transgender people, the choice between the men's room and the women's room often leaves them stuck with crossed legs and nowhere to go...

Frustration over the lack of privacy in office cubicles has inspired an etiquette guide to improve the environment for workers...

From voice coaches to visa experts, savvy specialists are meeting the visa needs of foreign-born artists living in New York...

Students are turning to prescription stimulants at American universities, which they believe are safer than illegal drugs...