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The Daily Dot

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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‘I learned the hard way’: Man issues warning after he was told he was perfectly healthy during annual checkup, gets cancer diagnosis 1 week later

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

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‘I would never go keto’: Cancer dietitian shares the 10 things she would never do or eat

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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‘You should never buy this’: Pharmacist shares which medications you should not buy at the Dollar Tree

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Expert says you should have 1 kiwi daily to prevent DNA damage

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‘I eat it with the skin on’: Expert says you should have 1 kiwi daily to prevent DNA damage. Is that true?

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‘Mine stopped when I quit my job’: Doctor shares reasons why your eye may twitch—and how to prevent it from happening

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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Kona Grill

‘My father-in-law has diabetes’: Kona Grill customer says no one in her family got food despite reservation

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘Leave suitcase in bathroom if there is room’: Doctor warns against using this 1 thing in hotel rooms

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‘Whew. He didn’t say avoid Diet Coke’: Cancer doctor shares the 5 things he ‘would never do’

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘I swear we can’t have NOTHINGGGGG’: Woman issues warning on gel manicures—especially for people with darker skin

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Woman issues dire warning on popular diabetes medication after her father passed away from taking it

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‘By the time that you see symptoms, it’s pretty much too late’: Woman issues dire warning on popular diabetes medication after her father dies suddenly

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘It ruined my life’: Woman issues dire warning about what can happen when you get veneers

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‘Girly fr sacrificed herself for us’: Woman tries out 10 different sunscreens on her skin, finds out which best protects against the sun

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‘Avoid them’: Cancer dietician shares the 2 foods you should stay away from

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‘Snacking can be really bad for your teeth’: Expert says this product can help prevent cavities if you snack often

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

Pharmacist shares which medications you should buy from Dollar Tree, which you should avoid

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‘This is the best product Dollar Tree has. I use it myself’: Pharmacist shares which medications you should buy from Dollar Tree, which you should avoid

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