NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been eight months since I closed the door for the last time to my childhood home in suburban New Jersey and said goodbye to more than a half century of memories.
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may seem like the perfect antidote to dry,But do these over-the-counter products soothe flaking or can they make it worse?Though dry lips can happen year-round, they’re most common
. The cold outdoors paired with the low-humidity indoors can strip moisture from soft, pillowy lips.Lip balm can help seal moisture into the lips, said Dr. Jenna Lester.
“That is a good barrier for the external forces,” like against cold wind, said Lester, a dermatologist at UCSF Health.
For most, lip balm is a worthy ally in the fight against chapped lips. But some people can’t take fragrances, flavors and preservatives found in popular balms. When applied, they can sting instead of soothe.The court fight seemed preordained, given that the heads of NPR and PBS
earlier this month with statements that they believed it was illegal. The absence of PBS from Tuesday’s filing indicates the two systems will challenge this separately; PBS has not yet gone to court, but is likely to soon.“PBS is considering every option, including taking legal action, to allow our organization to continue to provide essential programming and services to member stations and all Americans,” PBS spokesman Jeremy Gaines said Tuesday.
The president’s attempts to dismantle government-run news sources likehave also sparked court fights.