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Claire's, a popular mall jewelry and ear-piercing retailer, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in seven years due to declining sales, increased tariffs, and changing consumer trends, with its North American stores remaining open during the process.
A study conducted by researchers from McGill University in Canada examined the impact of ear piercings on the skin microbiome. The study found that getting a piercing creates a significant shift in the microbiome, leading to greater biodiversity and ecological complexity. The areas around piercings began to resemble other moist patches of skin, such as the armpit or nose. The presence of certain bacteria, like Staphylococcus epidermidis and Cutibacterium acnes, was observed, but they tended to keep each other in balance. This research sheds light on the consequences of piercings on the skin's smallest lifeforms and could contribute to a better understanding of maintaining a healthy skin microbiome.
A clip from Kimberly Corban's podcast is going viral on TikTok for sharing a relatable experience she recently had with her daughter that other parents can learn from. Corban's daughter wanted to get her ears pierced at the American Girl doll store, but suddenly went quiet after picking out the earrings she wanted. Instead of pushing her daughter to go through with it, Corban told her daughter, "Honey, you can say no at any time." Her daughter immediately welled up with tears and told her parents, "I don't think I want to." The experience was a teachable moment for her daughter as it was for Corban.