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RELATED: The Best Timeless White Dinnerware, for Every Single Style Hand-thrown on the pottery wheel, each piece in the collection will have its own individual differences, yet they still form a cohesive set and stack together beautifully. Every bowl and plate is stunning on its own, but they were designed to look even better when holding food. While studying at the Parsons School of Design, Yang interned at the renowned NYC restaurant Eleven Madison Park and later went on to study at the Institute of Culinary Education, so her approach to ceramics is informed by her love of food....

Even though polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects up to 5 million women a year, it’s a surprisingly invisible illness. People just don’t really talk about it. A study published on Monday, May 14, in Nature Medicine, however, threw PCOS into the limelight because, for the first time, a root cause of the condition may have been found. The implications of the paper are far-reaching, as it claims to show not only why and how some women develop PCOS but also the possibility of a cure....

The recalled products were sold at various retailers across eight states, and the recall only applies to certain juice products sold in 59-ounce cartons. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the items were distributed in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Maine, and New Jersey. The products subject to the recall are: Minute Maid Berry Punch, 59 fl. oz., 1.75 L, Unit UPC: 025000047664, Case UPC: 025000047671Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade, 59 fl....

Show appreciation for your mom (or grandmother, aunt, wife, partner…) with these totally entertaining Mother’s Day activities. You can expand upon an old family tradition or create a new one—just make sure Mom’s happy, relaxed, and carefree. Mother’s Day Activities Even better, have each family member create their own clue, and offer up a message that tells Mom just how special she is. Need some hints? Check out these party game ideas for adults and kids....

But don’t hold a grudge against nettle just yet, as this plant has been found to hold many health benefits when consumed as a powder, tincture, or tea. It’s well documented that all parts of nettle—flowers, stems, roots and leaves—have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial value, according to research published in the journal Molecules. Nettle Tea Health Benefits Try This Nettle Tea Recipe Here’s a step-by-step recipe from Mirkin to help you add nettle tea to your healthy living plan....

For me, that suitcase sweet spot is the Optimus Luggage Carry On. I live in New York City, a place with endless flight options to any destination you can think of; I have family scattered across the country (and even abroad); I like traveling to far-flung places for vacation, and I occasionally get the opportunity to travel for work, too. With all that, I end up on an airplane several times a year (hello, Frequent Flyer status), so it’s a necessity that I have a suitcase that can count as a carry-on (so I can avoid bag fees), fit all my travel necessities (I’m a notorious over-packer), and withstand the challenges of traveling and being dragged through city streets....

A few of their ideas had to be sacrificed (goodbye, fire pit!), but Riche was able to create the perfect cozy outdoor space for family gatherings. If you need some inspiration, consider these three design takeaways for your space.

Some aspects of figuring out how to prepare for an emergency entail properly maintaining home fixtures and wiring or playing the long-game of emergency prep, but not all are that way. Most of these small ways to prepare for emergencies take less than 10 minutes, and they set us and our spaces up to be better prepared in case of emergency. Soraya Sutherlin, MPA, Certified Emergency Manager, Emergency Management Director of JUDY, an emergency preparedness kit provider Jim Judge, EMT-P, CEM, Emergency Management Director for Volusia County, Florida, and member of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council George Hernandez, IICRC Master Water Restorer, IICRC Master Fire Restorer, Florida Certified Building Contractor and Mold Remediator, and Vice President of PuroClean, an emergency restoration service

Case in point: I recently swapped my traditional bath mat for a hand-woven rug from an under-the-radar home goods brand called Quiet Town, and I’ll never go back. I discovered the Brooklyn-founded brand at Nordstrom’s new home department at its New York flagship store, which now showcases more than 50 fresh brands, including small businesses and familiar staples alike. Quiet Town is one of the smaller decor companies now available to shop at Nordstrom....

When I got married, I was showered with sweet gifts from loved ones, all from my registry. However, there was one item I didn’t register for but received anyway, thanks to a family friend who firmly believes no kitchen is complete without it: the OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Silicone Spatula Set. Well over a year later, and I can confirm she was right. The silicone spatulas have held up to my nightly cooking for all this time, and they’re just like new—impressive given the number of times I’ve burnt water or boiled over a pot of spaghetti....