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

Melody Heald

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Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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People are eating handfuls of raw spinach in new health-conscious TikTok trend. Is it a good idea?

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

Braden Bjella

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‘Up to 70% depending on the country of origin’: Expert issues warning over black pepper. Here’s why you may want to think twice before reaching for the shaker

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Expert says a bottle of wine a week is a huge breast cancer risk. It’s like smoking ‘80 cigarettes,’ he says

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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‘I SHOULD HAVE RAN’: Bride shows signs her body was ‘rejecting’ groom on her wedding day

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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‘It’s high in lectins’: Nutritionist reveals whether you should eat brown rice or white rice. You might be surprised

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‘$50’: Doctor says a 10-minute shower is like ‘drinking 8 glasses of chlorine.’ Here’s what you can do about it

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.

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‘De Cecco is my absolute go-to’: Shopper says this type of Barilla pasta is coated with Teflon. Then he reveals what to use instead

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‘They would bury it in a landfill’: Doctor warns stay away from protein powder. Then he shares the surprising farming history of the popular supplement

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Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

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‘I know this may sound extreme’: Expert says you should ‘beware’ of Lululemon pants. Is he right?

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