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David Oliver

@doliver8.bsky.social
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editor at @usatoday.com adjunct prof at university of maryland. he/him. gay, jewish. “the carousel never stops turning. you can't get off.” doliver@usatoday.com.

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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
spoke at my temple’s yom kippur service today. in case you’d like to read: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
new from me: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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Busy Philipps found a rare tumor thanks to this full-body scan. Do you need one?
You may be asking yourself whether such a scan is worth it. It's worth chatting with a medical professional to talk through the pros and cons.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
i told you you’d still see my byline after my promotion 👀 wrote about andrew huberman and full-body mri discourse: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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He posted about this controversial medical test. Then came the backlash
Andrew Huberman's recent comments about full-body MRIs sparked a new wave of controversy. Here's what happened.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
some news post-vacation. expanding my role at @USATODAY as the deputy editor for life and wellness, becoming a people manager. you’ll still see my byline, too. onwards and upwards 😎
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
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Allison 📚☕️ @allisonannotated.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
A cute article for those of us who dislike change… 🫣😂 #booksky #pubquiz #trivia
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
i loved trivia. then, it happened. my latest: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
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I used to love going to trivia. A behind-the-scenes corporate deal stole my joy
A weekly trivia ritual was sacred. Until a company bought out another, and sent our team scrambling.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
i profiled this female longevity pioneer here: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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She's 35 and obsessed with living longer. It might be working.
It's the Wild West for women's health and longevity, and Kayla Barnes-Lentz is taking the reins.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
we are in the age of the "biohacker." i explain why, here: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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These companies are helping you 'biohack.' What does that even mean?
Becoming a biohacker isn't as easy as it sounds. As exciting as it is to think about taking charge of your own health, actions can have consequences.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
I was a human in need of a recharge. So why not visit a "human recharging station?" I know, I know. It sounds super sci-fi, woo-woo, all the adjectives imaginable. Here's what happened. www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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I stripped naked in a $160,00 wellness chamber. Was it worth it?
Whether you want to spend lots of money on a wellness chamber, when you can find plenty of cheaper options for these therapies, that's your business.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Is there truly a safe space online to get proper medical advice? I get into it here: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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A breast cancer diagnosis sent her to Reddit. Here's what she found.
Is there a safe space online to get proper medical advice? Experts say proceed with caution. Still, there's room for community.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
thank you, @karaswisher.bsky.social for the great longevity convo. go check out her new series: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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Tech bros like Bryan Johnson skewered in new CNN longevity show
Some are spending millions of dollars trying to ward off death as long as possible. Should they be?
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
i chatted with @elysemyers.bsky.social at sxsw: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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This TikTok influencer shuttered her account during a health crisis. Where is she now?
Elyse Myers shares details on her book, "That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You," and what led to her social media break in a revealing chat.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
A super personal one for me. I can't believe it's been almost four years. Thank you to everyone, personally and professionally, who's supported my efforts to destigmatize grief. www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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My dad died 4 years ago. I'm grateful for the shocking, surprising journey.
USA TODAY deputy wellness editor David Oliver moderated a panel on death and grief at SXSW. Here's how it happened.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
new exclusive from me: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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Exclusive: Prenuvo expands full-body MRI protocol. What's new?
Prenuvo is launching a new bloodwork component to complement its full-body MRIs. Here's what to know.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
talked to *the* lisa rinna! www.usatoday.com/story/entert...
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Lisa Rinna says 'Housewives' turned 'vanilla', talks 'Traitors' and aging in Hollywood
You learn plenty about the inner workings of Lisa Rinna in her new memoir "You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It."
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
How often do full-body MRIs actually find cancer? I dig into the complications of new medical tests here, and whether they might be worth it for you: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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How often do full-body MRIs actually find cancer?
As exciting as full-body MRIs seem, many in medicine are skeptical. But there are useful cases.
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 05/02/2026
Jeff Bezos’s wealth has increased an average of $70 million every day of 2026, meaning that he could have offset The Post’s losses with what he’s made since Monday.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
a pleasure chatting with @heathergay.bsky.social: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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This 'Real Housewives' star blasts haters over weight, GLP-1s: 'I am done with shame'
Heather Gay of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" is releasing herself from shame, one conversation about GLP-1s, protein and dieting at a time.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
my latest: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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A whole-body MRI revealed she had a brain aneurysm like Kim Kardashian. What happened?
A full-body scan every few years, for some, is a small price to pay for a wide-ranging check-up. Is it the right choice for everyone? That depends.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
i went to a conference about death and laughed a lot more than expected. here’s why: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
It's easy for many, from sexually active people to medical providers, in the United States to dismiss HIV given how much cases have declined. But a decline does not mean a disappearance. www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
i knew on date two. i love you forever, kevin 🥹🥰😘❤️💍 (special shout out to everyone who lied to me to keep this a surprise, and extra special shout out to that hinge algorithm!!!!!!)
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
new, from me: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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Everyone's buzzing about the blood test that detects 50 types of cancer. I tried it.
Is Galleri the future of cancer treatment? It's not that simple. The new research from the company, while promising, isn't some cure-all.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
anderson cooper's grief podcast is expanding. my interview with him here: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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Anderson Cooper's father left him gifts from the grave | Exclusive
Anderson Cooper's grief podcast "All There Is," which he premiered three years ago, is turning into a weekly year-round endeavor with a live show.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
a dentist office is scary enough, why put up halloween decorations?
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
a sweet new year to all ❤️🥖
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susmiller01.bsky.social @susmiller01.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
A must-read on grief, caregiving and life’s many intersections by @doliver8.bsky.social www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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Emma Heming Willis, Bruce Willis, my dad and me
Bruce Willis' illness coincided with my father's. I can't stop thinking about their connection and our families' ensuing caregiving journeys.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
13.1 miles 🙂 a reminder to anyone out there doubting themselves — you can do it!
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
i talked with emma heming willis this week and wrote a few pieces ❤️ www.usatoday.com/story/life/h... www.usatoday.com/story/entert...
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
can you imagine planning an engagement for today then getting overshadowed
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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
I wrote about the gilded age www.nytimes.com/2025/08/10/o...
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Opinion | Let’s Not Make America Gilded Again
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
my dispatch from grief camp ❤️🥹🙂 www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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I thought grief camp would make me cry. I can’t stop smiling.
Grief is not just one thing – nor is it something a day-long event tackles on all fronts. But the Wendt Center in Washington, D.C., tackles a lot.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
fascinating read here: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/o...
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Alexis Klimpl felt an itch. So, like anyone else, she went to scratch it. But her fingers curled around something else. A massive lump on her right breast. read my latest, here: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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This 25-year-old survived breast cancer. Now, she's dealing with menopause.
Alexis Klimpl, 25, is one of a growing number of women under 40 diagnosed with breast cancer in recent years. Now, she's a survivor with menopause.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
exCUSE me, the end of tonight’s THE GILDED AGE
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
this one will break me youtu.be/dZmuTiAXtQ4?...
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
🏃‍♂️👖😵‍💫 www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
achieved inbox zero at work, no one email me ever again please
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
my latest: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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This med student removed their fallopian tubes and found community, support online
Delia Sosa is transgender and intersex and a survivor of sexual assault. They feared a future assault could result in an unwanted pregnancy.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
highly recommend baking to the DEATH BECOMES HER musical soundtrack
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
THE MATERIALISTS ,,,,,, loved it! a cinematic retelling of jason robert brown’s “stars and the moon”
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
a complicated story we spent a lot of time on to try and get right. hope you give a read. www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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Pete Buttigieg got real about transracial adoption. It's making waves – with good reason.
Some now-adult transracial adoptees are determined to share their stories too, to combat what they say is an overly rosy narrative about adoption.
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
had a moving, meaningful chat with teddi mellencamp. you can read it here: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
WHCD-bound 🫡📝
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David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
I find writing about my dad tricky and cathartic. Heartbreaking and heart-healing. This season has been tough. I try to capture it here. Thanks for reading.
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My dad died of a one-in-a-million fatal disease. I live with the trauma.
A son recounts his father's battle with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, and the trauma it left in its wake for him and his family.
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Bob Hille @bobhille.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
I love this last bit of advice from @doliver8.bsky.social in @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social "My First Byline" newsletter. "Above all: This job is not your life. Call your parents, grab a drink with your friends, go on that date. It’s all more important than work." Spot on.
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David Mack @davidmackau.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
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