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Videos
The Deadliest U.S. State to Have a Baby
The United States is the deadliest place to give birth in the developed world and the situation in rural Georgia is particularly dire.
Worst-Rated Orthodontist on Yelp Whitened My Teeth
Taji gets his teeth whitened at a poorly reviewed orthodontist's office.
Mind
Why Has Feeding Myself Become Such a Chore Lately?
The process of making and eating food is taking on a lot of our distress, to the point that we're resenting it.
This Radical Gratitude Instagram Account Is the Antidote to Self-Help Gloom
The 20-year-old behind @afffirmations wants Instagram to become a hub for positivity and gratitude, not studious self-diagnosis.
How to Deal with Crushing Vaccine FOMO
After a long, lonely year, it can be hard to sit around, feeling like everyone you know is getting jabbed without you.
Body
No One Owes You an Explanation About Their Vaccine
Why someone is eligible isn't anyone else's business—yes, even if they post about their jab on Instagram.
What Does It Actually Take to ‘Get Toned’ Like My Instagram Fitness Crush?
Remember that most of them are invested in making it look quick and easy to you.
DIY ‘Needle-Free’ Lip Fillers Are Still Injections—And Still Dangerous
The hyaluron pen is easy to buy, but medical professionals say that accessibility belies serious risks.
Reproductive Rights
In the Shadow of Poland’s Abortion Ban, Germany Is a Complicated Haven
An increasing number of Poles are crossing the border to terminate their pregnancies. But Germany has its own growing anti-abortion movement—and a set of policies that have inspired new foreign restrictions.
Republicans Want a New Weapon in the War on Abortion: Murder Charges
“If you want to spout, ‘My body, my body choice,’ you need to spend some time in our Arizona penal system,” said one state lawmaker.
‘It’s Hard to Believe What’s Happening’: The Polish Women Fighting a Near-Total Abortion Ban
The country is facing a third-straight night of nationwide protests.
Healthcare
Game Developer Delays Patch Because He Can't Get His Prescription Medicine
‘Luck be a Landlord’ has become an unexpected hit, and designer Dan DiIorio sometimes can’t work on the game because his brain won’t let him.
Get the Vaccine When You're Eligible—Even if Some Older Folks Haven’t Yet
Public health experts are clear: There is no need to overthink eligibility guidelines with 4D morality chess. If you can get the COVID vaccine, do it.
The Healthcare Workers Doing Sex Work On the Side
Underpaid and burnt out by the pandemic, some say they find sex work a release.