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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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‘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

‘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

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

Nina Hernandez

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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

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

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

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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.

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

‘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

Dentist shares how you can get away with eating sweets but not getting cavities

‘I wish someone told me this like 5 years ago’: Dentist shares how you can get away with eating sweets but not getting cavities

‘My anxiety says no’: Skin doctor says you’re probably showering wrong

‘What is jowls? I always bite my cheek’: Skincare expert warns against biting inside of your cheek, says it could change your face

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‘Another reason i’m not gonna remove mine’: Woman goes in to get wisdom teeth removed. She leaves with a broken jaw

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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‘That’s fiberglass’: Woman slams Purple Mattresses for claiming mattresses don’t contain fiberglass. She thinks they’re lying

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‘I shut my mouth so hard the next hour’: Woman eats Snickers bar, then plane announces there’s a nut allergy on board

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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