Google reportedly gathering millions of Americans’ personal health records
‘Project Nightingale’ is gathering personal health information from 21 states.
On Nov 11, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
Trump scraps healthcare protections for LGBTQ patients
It’s a strike against the trans community.
On Nov 1, 2019 by Ana Valens
Healthcare algorithm used on millions suggests less care for Black patients
Researchers found that the software reduced the percentage of Black patients receiving extra care by over half.
On Oct 27, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
This activist is calling out parents who feed their autistic children bleach
Why would anyone give their child bleach?
On Oct 27, 2019 by Siobhan Ball
Fake Jordan Peterson meat-only diet book at the top of Amazon’s ‘Toxicology’ section (updated)
Peterson and his daughter are the listed authors of the book, but Peterson’s daughter says they didn’t write it.
On Oct 26, 2019 by Tiffanie Drayton
Don’t want a Fitbit? These step tracker apps got you covered
Want to get into fighting shape? These step tracker apps can help transform your simple walk into an actual workout.
On Oct 22, 2019 by Jam Kotenko
Instagram to restrict posts promoting diet culture and plastic surgery
Instagram seems to be trying to combat the toxic diet culture often promoted by influencers on its platform.
On Sep 18, 2019 by Tiffanie Drayton
#EndSmearFear is aiming to save lives
The viral hashtag encourages eligible people to get a smear test (or Pap smear).
On Sep 16, 2019 by Siobhan Ball
Doctor who sends abortion pills to U.S. women online sues FDA
Rebecca Gomperts has been fighting for reproductive rights since the ’90s.
On Sep 9, 2019 by Siobhan Ball
Popular period tracking apps are sharing users’ private sexual health info with Facebook
Like when you have sex.
On Sep 9, 2019 by Brooke Sjoberg
Who is #BodyPositivity for? It depends who you ask
The hashtag has ignited a social media war.
On Sep 6, 2019 by Katie Balevic
‘Do Your Makeup Like Your Meds’ challenge finds the beauty in medication
‘It’s become this way for me to cope with my illnesses because I can be the one in charge of making myself feel beautiful.’
On Aug 31, 2019 by Tiffanie Drayton
Fitness influencer shamed for ‘sharing numbers’ in weight loss posts
Cassey Ho defended herself on her popular blog Blogilates.
On Aug 23, 2019 by Samira Sadeque
Facebook content moderators continue to suffer from brutal working conditions
Moderators have to watch everything–from infants being raped and pigs being set on fire to beheadings.
On Aug 21, 2019 by Samira Sadeque
Counselors reportedly pressured to share private info about Facebook moderators
One manager allegedly said that ‘confidentiality does not exist’ for employees.
On Aug 18, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
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