Medical Gaslighting Horror Stories Happen Often—but There Are Ways to Make Yourself Heard
If you’ve ever gone to the doctor with a concern and felt like they were downplaying your symptoms, you’ve probably experienced medical gaslighting.
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Doechii’s Irrefutable Rise
Our Cosmo cover star won the Grammy for Best Rap Album; accumulated cosigns from Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, Tyler, The Creator, and Kendrick Lamar; and continues to redefine live performance and personal style. But let her tell you about the singularity of her celebrity.
Stage Darling Cole Escola Takes the Cosmo Quiz
The 38-year-old Tony-nominated star of Broadway’s ‘Oh, Mary!’ had a lot of fun answering our questions.
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Prison Rules for Black Hairstyles Aren’t Just Unfair, They’re Also Dangerous
Having an Afro or dreadlocks can mean solitary confinement. Meanwhile, going with mandated hairstyles may be life-threatening, according to a new study.
Madison Beer Doesn’t Need You to Love Her
The 26-year-old was poised to be the next big pop star. Then the industry tried to break her. Now, as she works on a new album due out later this year, the singer-songwriter is ready for anything—probably.