David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 22/09/2026spoke at my temple’s yom kippur service today. in case you’d like to read: docs.google.com/document/d/1... 000
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 26/08/2026new from me: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...usatoday.comBusy 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. 000
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 05/08/2026i 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...usatoday.comHe posted about this controversial medical test. Then came the backlashAndrew Huberman's recent comments about full-body MRIs sparked a new wave of controversy. Here's what happened. 030
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 20/06/2026some 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 😎 030
Reposted by David OliverAllison 📚☕️ @allisonannotated.bsky.social · 29/04/2026A cute article for those of us who dislike change… 🫣😂 #booksky #pubquiz #trivia 171
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 29/04/2026i loved trivia. then, it happened. my latest: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...usatoday.comI used to love going to trivia. A behind-the-scenes corporate deal stole my joyA weekly trivia ritual was sacred. Until a company bought out another, and sent our team scrambling. 000
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 26/04/2026i profiled this female longevity pioneer here: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...usatoday.comShe'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. 000
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 20/04/2026we are in the age of the "biohacker." i explain why, here: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...usatoday.comThese 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. 000
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 15/04/2026I 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...usatoday.comI 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. 010
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Is there truly a safe space online to get proper medical advice? I get into it here: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...usatoday.comA 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. 000
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 08/04/2026thank you, @karaswisher.bsky.social for the great longevity convo. go check out her new series: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...usatoday.comTech bros like Bryan Johnson skewered in new CNN longevity showSome are spending millions of dollars trying to ward off death as long as possible. Should they be? 011
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 01/04/2026i chatted with @elysemyers.bsky.social at sxsw: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...usatoday.comThis 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. 020
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 30/03/2026A 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...usatoday.comMy 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. 041
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 23/03/2026new exclusive from me: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...usatoday.comExclusive: 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. 002
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 23/02/2026talked to *the* lisa rinna! www.usatoday.com/story/entert...usatoday.comLisa Rinna says 'Housewives' turned 'vanilla', talks 'Traitors' and aging in HollywoodYou learn plenty about the inner workings of Lisa Rinna in her new memoir "You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It." 000
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 11/02/2026How 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...usatoday.comHow 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. 023
Reposted by David OliverPhilip Bump @pbump.com · 05/02/2026Jeff 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. 439151904599
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 15/01/2026a pleasure chatting with @heathergay.bsky.social: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...usatoday.comThis '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. 031
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 06/01/2026my latest: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...usatoday.comA 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. 231
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 02/12/2025i went to a conference about death and laughed a lot more than expected. here’s why: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h... 000
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 01/12/2025It'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... 000
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 17/11/2025i 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!!!!!!) 170
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 05/11/2025new, from me: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...usatoday.comEveryone'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. 042
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 28/10/2025anderson cooper's grief podcast is expanding. my interview with him here: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...usatoday.comAnderson Cooper's father left him gifts from the grave | ExclusiveAnderson 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. 010
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 21/10/2025a dentist office is scary enough, why put up halloween decorations? 120
Reposted by David Oliversusmiller01.bsky.social @susmiller01.bsky.social · 13/09/2025A must-read on grief, caregiving and life’s many intersections by @doliver8.bsky.social www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...usatoday.comEmma Heming Willis, Bruce Willis, my dad and meBruce Willis' illness coincided with my father's. I can't stop thinking about their connection and our families' ensuing caregiving journeys. 111
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 14/09/202513.1 miles 🙂 a reminder to anyone out there doubting themselves — you can do it! 130
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 10/09/2025i talked with emma heming willis this week and wrote a few pieces ❤️ www.usatoday.com/story/life/h... www.usatoday.com/story/entert... 000
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 26/08/2025can you imagine planning an engagement for today then getting overshadowed 000
Reposted by David OliverMolly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 10/08/2025I wrote about the gilded age www.nytimes.com/2025/08/10/o...nytimes.comOpinion | Let’s Not Make America Gilded Again 1412958628
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 05/08/2025my dispatch from grief camp ❤️🥹🙂 www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...usatoday.comI 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. 130
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 01/08/2025fascinating read here: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/o... 000
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 31/07/2025Alexis 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...usatoday.comThis 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. 010
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 11/07/2025achieved inbox zero at work, no one email me ever again please 000
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 09/07/2025my latest: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...usatoday.comThis med student removed their fallopian tubes and found community, support onlineDelia Sosa is transgender and intersex and a survivor of sexual assault. They feared a future assault could result in an unwanted pregnancy. 010
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 04/07/2025highly recommend baking to the DEATH BECOMES HER musical soundtrack 000
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 29/06/2025THE MATERIALISTS ,,,,,, loved it! a cinematic retelling of jason robert brown’s “stars and the moon” 000
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 08/05/2025a 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...usatoday.comPete 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. 041
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 07/05/2025had a moving, meaningful chat with teddi mellencamp. you can read it here: www.usatoday.com/story/life/h... 030
David Oliver @doliver8.bsky.social · 23/04/2025I 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.usatoday.comMy 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. 131
Reposted by David OliverBob Hille @bobhille.bsky.social · 16/04/2025I 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. 124
Reposted by David OliverDavid Mack @davidmackau.bsky.social · 12/04/2025www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/w... 1027495