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Laura Dorwart

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  • Health Journalist and Entertainment Writer, Freelance
Antarctica, Cleveland
As seen in: MSN, MSN Canada, The New York Times, Yahoo Life, Forbes, HuffPost, MSN South Africa, The Guardian, Yahoo News, Aol and
Covers:  Pop culture, disability, mental illness, feminism, performing arts, books, wellness, education, health, AI
Doesn't Cover: Sports

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Laura Dorwart is a PhD candidate and Fletcher Jones Fellow at UC San Diego with an MFA in creative nonfiction writing from Antioch University, Los Angeles, and a B.A. from Barnard College.

She has bylines at SheKnows, Catapult, McSweeney's, VICE, Bitch, Dazed, AfterEllen, Autostraddle, Ravishly, Playboy, BuzzFeed Reader, LitHub, and others. She has also worked as a digital content writer for PrepScholar (on GMAT-related topics) and as an associate editor and curriculum developer at Cokesbury P…

Laura Dorwart’s Journalist Portfolio

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These Are the Best Queer Reads of 2016 So Far - AfterEllen

These Are the Best Queer Reads of 2016 So Far - AfterEllen

This year might be weird in, well, pretty much every other way, but it's been a great year for lovers of LGBT…

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List: A To-Do List Before You Write Your Dissertation

List: A To-Do List Before You Write Your Dissertation

A humorous "to-do list" before you get to your dissertation

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"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" is Finally Living Up To Its Name

"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" is Finally Living Up To Its Name

In the opening credits of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's third season, beleaguered protagonist Rebecca Bunch (show cre…

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American Horror Story's Ally - always lied to but surviving

American Horror Story's Ally - always lied to but surviving

"I'm sorry, are... are you saying you believe me?" Ally (Sarah Paulson) asks breathlessly in a midseason epis…

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Pregnant Women Have the Most Bat-Shit Crazy Dreams

Pregnant Women Have the Most Bat-Shit Crazy Dreams

I've always been an inventive dreamer: Demons, fangs, and post-apocalyptic hybrid bat-goat creatures populate…

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'I'm confident we'll do just fine'

'I'm confident we'll do just fine'

Lying in bed in a hotel tucked away in California wine country, my husband turned toward me and tentatively c…

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Horsefly Bite Facts and Treatments

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By Laura Dorwart 
| Verywell Health
A horsefly bite usually causes a raised, red area that can be painful but is often harmless. In rare cases, a horsefly bite can lead to serious problems like bacterial infections or anaphylaxis. Horseflies are more active in warm weather and can bite more than once. A horsefly bite, caused by a fly of the Tabanidae family, is painful but usually harmless, causing a raised, red area of skin known as a weal (much like a mosquito bite).
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What Causes Burning Back Pain and How to Relieve It

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By Laura Dorwart 
| Verywell Health
Burning back pain can be caused by nerve damage, muscle tension, or infections. Short-term burning back pain can be treated with rest, ice, or over-the-counter medication. Burning back pain is often triggered by issues with nerves, such as compression or damage, but muscle tension, infections, and other medical conditions can also play a role. It's important to address this kind of pain promptly, as it can impact your daily activities and potentially signal a deeper health problem.
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5 Reasons Energy Drinks Can Make You Feel Tired

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By Laura Dorwart 
| Verywell Health
Energy drinks may increase your energy levels quickly, but sometimes it can leave you feeling more tired. Berk Ucak / Getty Images Energy drinks may give a quick boost, but they often lead to a crash later on. Dehydration, sugar spikes and drops, caffeine effects, and poor sleep can all leave you feeling more tired afterward. If you’re low on energy, it’s best to check in with a healthcare provider to rule out underlying causes.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Only ironically.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter! I love the fast-paced dialogue.

Why did you become a journalist?

I have a wide variety of interests, and I love to work quickly on stories that intrigue me. I love a fast pace and intellectual freedom.

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