Issue 004

References

I Don’t Want to Watch Fan Edits of RFK Jr.

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The Devil Wears Diarrhea: When Weight Loss Becomes the Only Symptom Society Wants to See

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Holy Water, Bless These Hands

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The Medical Convenience of Getting Dumped

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What Actually Happens Before You See It on ABC?

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America Trusts the Needle. Not the Institution Holding It.

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Closing the Scrub Swag Gap: A Brief History of a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry and What It Means For Provider Self-Expression

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Let Me See Your Grill

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Hot Girl Wellness Has an Accessibility Origin Story

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CABIN FEVER NYFW F/W 2026

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Cold War & Contraceptives: What Does It Take To Control A Population?

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When The Halo Stops Being So Shiny: How the Doctor’s Office Turns Pretty Privilege into Pretty Punishment

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What’s It Like to Bleed in Space?

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PCOS Has a New Name. What Could It Change for Patients?

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Fecal Matter is Everywhere

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  7. Smith JH. 9 Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Outfits to Recreate Her ’90s It Girl Style. Glamour. February 27, 2026. https://www.glamour.com/story/carolyn-bessette-kennedy-outfits

  8. Allen O. Hailey Bieber Updates Throw-On-And-Go LA Girl Style. Vogue. February 4, 2026. https://www.vogue.com/article/hailey-bieber-updates-throw-on-and-go-la-girl-style

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