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Why is the flu so bad this year? by @katie-cam.bsky.social

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For NatGeo, I explored the science behind one frustrating truth: Women experience pain differently (and more often + intensely) than men, and by default, they don’t respond to treatments as well.

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My latest for @nbcnews.com 💪 Muscle-building supplements are associated with body dysmorphia, especially among boys and young men. Using supplements isn’t “inherently problematic." Once started, though, “it’s kind of like a Pandora’s box."

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Five major airlines are suing to overturn a rule from then-Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg that actually holds airlines accountable for damaging disabled people's wheelchairs. New from me at @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

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Hey, are you eligible for another four free Covid tests? You might want to order in case the Trump admin tries again to destroy them and take down the site. Thanks to these two WaPo reporters for helping to put some brakes on

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The number of people who now have to collect unemployment after all of these federal, media, and tech layoffs is mind blowing. As someone who is collecting myself, I’m truly so scared those funds will dry up.

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After a restful two months, I’m back in the freelance game. For NatGeo, I explored what dopamine does in our bodies. Spoiler: It doesn’t actually make you feel good, it makes you want to feel good. (If you don’t have a subscription, I suggest you get one! Only $30 for an entire year❣️)

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Last story with SELF is live, & I’m glad it’s about a condition that deserves more attention. It was a dream to focus much of my time on disability + chronic illness. Idk what my future as a journo looks like, but I hope to do more of this work soon. #mecfs

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Well, I was just laid off from SELF. Please send any health or wellness reporter leads 💗 sending love to my fellow Conde coworkers who also lost their jobs today.

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Here's one to read. Be nice and charitable with your time because of the selfish (joking) health benefits. www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

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Most folks with a period transition into menopause sometime between the ages 45 and 55. But medical menopause can mean this process begins well before age 45. Here's a digestible breakdown for @selfmagazine.bsky.social about how some cancer treatments can lead to early menopause.

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There isn’t a microbe out there that doesn’t suck. But one sneaky virus can be particularly awful: Varicella zoster, which causes shingles. This painful skin infection is not discussed often enough. So let's change that! And remember: Shingles doesn't have to be on your getting older bingo card.

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Chest pain is one of those symptoms that immediately makes you think the worst: that maybe you’re having a heart attack. But there are many reasons you may feel discomfort, pressure, or tightness in your chest that have nothing to do with your ticker. Here's a list of some of the more common ones🫀

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the empath in me just couldn’t take it anymore so I filled a bucket several times to water some trees in my neighborhood. they must be so thirsty with this drought. I feel so bad 😭

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i went to a boxing match where everyone lost… especially me www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...

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Crying is a quintessential human experience. Some progress has been made to help us understand human tears — to grasp what they’re made of, why we create them (some of us more than others) and why producing them can help us feel better.

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quick someone write an article about why Mike Tyson keeps biting his gloves 💰

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I kept seeing people with migraine chat online about how a crispy cold Coca-Cola offers relief that their meds sometimes can't on their own...so I wrote about! Turns out there's some science behind this fizzy fix.

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Let’s be real: Peeing in the shower can be a pretty convenient way to empty your bladder. But there’s one thing you might not have thought about: Research suggests the practice might be hurting your pelvic floor over time, which isn’t really great for your urinary health. Here's what to know🚽

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Many people with alcohol use disorder can't tell they have a problem. Plus, AUD exists on a spectrum, which can make it even harder to spot. Here are 5 of the more subtle signs that someone may have an alcohol addiction.

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While mastering the art of falling may not be at the top of your to-do list, it’s never too early to start taking care of your older self. These tips could mean the difference between a bruise and a broken hip.

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If you’ve ever glanced in the mirror and noticed your face has ballooned in size, it can be a bit of a jump scare. While a puffy face isn't always a cause for tons of concern, it can signal a medical condition that should be treated.

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My gosh, dating a doctor in training is so, so, SO hard, to say the absolute least—and I finally wrote about it. My takeaway? Communicate with your partner and never take their coping strategies personally.

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I really don't think people are taking #Project2025 seriously enough, so I read all 922 pages of the agenda so you don't have to. From higher drug prices to slashed LGBTQ protections, here's how Project 2025 could affect your health if a Republican administration were to implement its policies.

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The outrageous costs associated w/ competing as a disabled athlete often prevent people from reaching Paralympian status, let alone entering parasports altogether. Although things are improving, many challenges persist. My latest ✍️ #Paralympics2024

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Mosquito bites are mostly harmless, but sometimes they might warrant a trip to the doctor. Here are all things skeeter syndrome, cellulitis, and mosquito-borne diseases for SELF🦟

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Did you know that you can get up to 2 free HIV tests that can be taken at home and only require a mouth swab EVERY 3 months until 2027?! Now you do! How to order them, how the test works, and what your results mean👇

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You period can definitely make your depression worse, and there's actually a name for it: premenstrual exacerbation, or PME. Huge thanks to @clearlab.bsky.social for teaching me enough about this disorder so I can write about it! #pme #premenstrualexacerbation #depression

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A new screening method for #coloncancer —one that doesn’t involve scooping poop into a cup or a procedure that requires general anesthesia—could soon earn the FDA’s stamp of approval + maybe boost people’s willingness to get screened for the disease. My latest for SELF:

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Women are getting pregnant, in most cases unintentionally, while taking weight loss drugs, despite being on birth control or dealing with years of fertility issues. Experts said they’re also noticing the trend in their offices, which they say is likely happening for two reasons.

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Disney World is now selling the “Minnie Kitchen Sink Sundae” to celebrate Women’s History Month. But people online are pointing out that the product could imply that women belong in the kitchen — during the month intended to honor women. The story🍨↓

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Kim Kardashian released a bra with built-in nipples. Some people laughed, but the breast cancer community rejoiced. I spoke to people on different breast cancer journeys about this product. Here's what they had to say.

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Unfortunately, fatal overdoses are too common now to get national media attention. But here's the story of another college student dying from a toxic mix of drugs and alcohol, which included fentanyl. A reminder of fentanyl to-knows.

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New: Spears’ abortion comments underscore the benefits male partners receive from having access to abortion care—an overlooked aspect of reproductive health that, if ignored in society+politics alike, perpetuates the idea abortion is only a women’s issue.

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First piece w/ USA Today is up🌊 That horrific injury detailed in the recent Disney lawsuit isn't all that unprecedented. There's been at least a dozen case reports chronicling similar vaginal lacerations from water slides.

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a life update for Bluesky: I’ll be starting as a health + wellness reporter at USA Today soon. Until then, taking a much needed break😴

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Many parents are nervous about giving their babies peanuts, understandably. But many more don't even know that they can do so safely -- and that they should* to help prevent their kids from developing peanut allergies. Latest for WaPo 🥜

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Beware of your Lululemons in an MRI (+ other athletic clothing). Some companies infuse silver into its fabrics for stink control — but it can burn your skin in an MRI. me for WaPo 🧲

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I also wrote about constipation and brains for NBC News 🧠 (employers… I’ve got range, I promise)

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anyway, here’s my latest with NatGeo. People in the comments (on Insta) think this was written by a man who doesn’t get periods and that big pharma paid me to write this. do they know I’m unemployed??? I’d take a check from them any day 🥲

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how are you guys posting on here and Twitter and LinkedIn and.. I can’t keep up

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