Noah Kotch

For families affected by ovarian cancer, the question of genetics often weighs heavily on survivors wondering if their children or grandchildren have a greater likelihood of having the disease. Or, conversely, some family members may wonder if their chances of getting ovarian cancer are greater because a mother or grandmother has been affected. On this matter, the story of Pierce Brosnan and his family is deeply resonant.

A mani-pedi appointment is a luxury carved out of a hectic weekly schedule for most people. It’s a time to relax, get pampered or prepare for a special event. As summer and wedding season approaches, the masses flock to salons for routine pedicures so they can show off in open-toe heels, sandals and flip-flops. Chances are these people are not thinking about cancer when they are staring at a rainbow wall of nail polish bottles deciding between colors like marshmallow, tropical punch and park ave.

When Donald Trump’s 2005 hot mic moment with then Access Hollywood host Billy Bush (now at the Today show, both NBC properties) went public Friday afternoon, two days before the second Presidential debate, it rocked the Internet, cable news and the foundations of Trump’s campaign and the election itself.