A former Juul employee told BF that the company incorrectly assumed the FDA would cater to it b/c of its large customer base. “Years from now we’re going to see this as a huge missed chance to do good.This could've saved lives. Leadership fucked that up.” buzzfeednews.com/article/juliar…

Just like you can dial 911 if you are in danger, starting July 16 anyone in the US can call or text 988 for mental health support. The current Lifeline number (1-800-273-8255) will still be available, even after the new code becomes active. buzzfeednews.com/article/katiec…

With the reversal of Roe v. Wade, some retailers are either running out of Plan B or imposing limits on how much you can buy. However, it isn’t your only option. Here's how to find emergency contraception if it's in short supply. buzzfeednews.com/article/lorenc…

COVID cases are surging again in the US. Here's what you need to know about BA.5 and how it differs from other variants. buzzfeednews.com/article/claris…

“Bill Hader wearing a mask is a glimmer of hope that we still have some support from someone influential, that it is socially acceptable to still wear masks in public … and that disabled and immunocompromised lives are valuable.” buzzfeednews.com/article/katiec…

We're hiring! The BuzzFeed News Health Team is seeking an early-career journalist interested in specializing in health & science for our fellowship program. Details here: boards.greenhouse.io/buzzfeed/jobs/…

After Andrew Tate got deplatformed, we asked readers how they'd seen the loved ones in their lives change by listening to these toxic male influencers. Their answers were sad and disturbing: buzzfeednews.com/article/adeoni…

While these tragedies are extremely rare, BuzzFeed News asked experts about staying safe in crowded environments. buzzfeednews.com/article/annabe… via Anna Betts

In an attack that lasted barely more than a minute, five people were killed and 25 others injured when a gunman stormed Club Q, a bar that had functioned as a rainbow safe haven for the conservative town’s small LGBTQ community. buzzfeednews.com/article/davidm… via David Mack

Tell Us What You're Most Concerned About Financially In 2023 buzzfeednews.com/article/veness… via Venessa Wong

Déjà vu — yes it’s the second time for me at BuzzFeed News. Just want to say how proud I am of the work the newsroom has accomplished over the years, and of the terrific health reporters on my team: Katie Camero Loren Cecil and Fjolla Arifi. Hire them

My first for WaPo's Well + Being 🐝 I'm both in awe and terrified of bees now. washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/…

Today, BuzzFeed News goes dark. buzzfeednews.com/article/karoli…

For people who can’t stop biting their nails or picking at their skin, a new study suggests that a simple technique could help. nbcnews.com/health/health-…

Hello, I am looking to interview people who’ve recently (as in, this week) came down with COVID. Message me if this is you and you don’t mind being quoted in a news article. Thank you!

After last winter's RSV surge overwhelmed children's hospitals across the U.S., a new study looks at which babies have the greatest risk of getting very sick. “This can be a serious illness in young, healthy infants,” warns the lead study author. nbcnews.com/health/kids-he…

At-home Covid testing: When to test and what your results mean Theresa Tamkins: nbcnews.com/health/health-… via NBC News

What exactly is happening in the human brain when a person who has almost died is being resuscitated? A new study has some answers, Theresa Tamkins reports: nbcnews.com/health/health-… via @nbcnews

Jezebel forever. Abortion is the story of the 2024 election and I'm ready to cover it with the rigor and resources it deserves. Reach out: [email protected]