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

Nina Hernandez

Steak(l), Dietitian(c), Impossible burgers(r)

‘Not me watching this while eating a hot dog’: Cancer dietitian shares which grocery store meats are safe to eat

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 talking(l+r), Scale with measuring tape(c)

‘Most women would not like to see that number’: Woman says doctor fat-shamed her. She’s a fitness coach

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

Amara Thomas

‘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

Keto avocados and eggs(l), Woman talking(c), Supplements(r)

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

hand holding box with caption "Dollar Tree Test Booster?" (l) Man in front of Dollar Tree with caption "Pharmacist reviews Dollar Tree medications" (c) hand holding back of box of "testosterone booster" ingredients (r)

‘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

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

man holding mic in front of "schweppes tonic water" and "fever-tree tonic water" (l) man pointing at eye with caption "It's just an eye twitch. You probably had too much caffeine" (c) man with mic in front of Thealoz Duo package (r)

‘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

Kona Grill customer blasts restaurant after no one in her family gets food despite reservation

‘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

‘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

Woman talking(l+r), Hands giving and getting manicure(c)

‘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

‘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

Woman issues dire warning about what can happen when you get veneers

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

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