SEATTLE — Water beads, tiny, colorful pellets that expand when soaked in water, are now subject to federal safety regulations designed to protect children from the hazards of ingesting them. A new ...

The toy is regularly used in sensory bins and experiment kits as well as stress balls Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Water beads, which expand in liquid, have caused thousands of injuries and at least ...

Malas — also known as yoga beads or japamalas — are necklaces that usually have 108 beads. Mala, Sanskrit for “garland,” is often used to enhance spiritual practice. You may see people use malas while ...

If you're anything like me, you've probably always wondered how the tradition of throwing beads at Mardi Gras came to be. I mean, it's cool — but how did that even become a thing? Well, turns out, you ...

Waist beads are a traditional African accessory that aims to make the wearer feel sensual and grounded. The beads serve as an ongoing reminder to be more aware and loving toward your body. Waist beads ...