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Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Woman says air fresheners, candles, perfumes are bad for your lungs

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‘Unfortunately, I will keep using all of these’: Woman says plug-in air fresheners, candles, perfumes are bad for your lungs

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Woman says she lost 2 pounds in 5 days through ‘Rice-zempic’ hack

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‘I can’t believe it’: Woman says she lost 7 pounds in 7 days through ‘rice-zempic’ hack. What is it?

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‘That’s sun poisoning’: Customer issues warning to people who use Maui Babe Browning Lotion

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

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‘I’m cooked’: Woman warns against tote bags after noticing something about her back

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

Nina Hernandez

Woman shares hack to getting medication without having to go to doctor, needing insurance

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‘Amazon medical is great for us people no real insurance’: Woman shares hack to getting medication without having to go to doctor, needing insurance

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

Expert says Crest toothpaste causes canker sores

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‘I had canker sores regularly my whole life’: Expert says Crest toothpaste causes canker sores

Expert issues warning to people who drink water to cheat substance tests

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‘That’s gonna raise some red flags’: Expert issues warning to people who drink water to cheat substance tests

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

Melody Heald

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‘Just because a food is processed or packaged does not mean that it’s not healthy!!’: Cancer dietitian shares 6 processed, packaged foods that she says decrease risk of cancer

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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Charlotte Colombo

Expert issues warning on how Zyn can affect your gums after Emma Chamberlain speaks out about dental problems

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‘This is your sign to stop’: Expert issues warning on how Zyn can affect your gums after Emma Chamberlain speaks out about dental problems (updated)

Woman goes to dentist to get a cavity filled. She leaves in an ambulance

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‘Existing dental fear increased’: Woman goes to dentist to get a cavity filled. She leaves in an ambulance

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‘I have no idea where everyone got the idea they need to drink SO much water’: Doctor tells woman she’s drinking too much water

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‘You just described everything I eat and drink’: Cardiac surgeon shares the 4 foods he avoids eating

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.

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5 pieces of medical advice from TikTok doctors that have gone mega-viral

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