Kimberly Smith
School
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock
Expertise
American History, Earth Oddities, Ancient Religion
- In her spare time, Kim likes to research obscure facts about American history, often leading her down many rabbit holes.
- From a young age, Kim has been interested in religions of the world, and she has amassed a vast collection of books about them.
- Kim spends a lot of time outside kayaking, hiking, and camping, and these hobbies fuel her interest in all things related to our planet Earth.
Experience
Kim has worked as a professional writer for over two decades. She began her professional writing career as a full-time technical writer for Leisure Arts in the Book Department. She also worked as Educational Programs Director for a local homeless shelter, writing curriculum and teaching adults. Kim's online writing experience includes covering breaking news for several online websites. She has written about health, wellness, politics, oddities, history, and celebrity news. Kim joined Static Media in 2021 and has made good use of her interest in all things weird and wonderful writing articles for Grunge.
Education
Kim has a B.A. in Journalism and a B.A. in English with a Writing Emphasis.
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Stories By Kimberly Smith
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You probably know that chest pain is often associated with a heart attack. In fact, it is the most common symptom of a heart attack in both men and women.
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The best time to test for COVID antigens is within the first few days of any symptoms. New data indicates that antigen levels might predict COVID severity.
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The medication, TPOXX, works by slowing the spread of the virus. It is available in capsule form or it can be injected into the patient.
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You might think of sports drinks and energy drinks as the same kind of beverage, but they are used for different purposes. Here's what sets them apart.
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While the number of monkeypox cases is still on the rise, the downtrend may be some good news. However, some are still being encouraged to get vaccinated.
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As we get older, our bodies go through significant changes. But what about our ability to smell? Read on to learn what happens to our sense of smell as we age.
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Whether you're adding it to your yogurt for breakfast or sprinkling some onto your salad at lunch, wheat germ can provide a variety of health benefits.
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The length of your menstrual cycle may have more impact on your health than you realize. Discover how it might affect how you experience menopause.
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It may be tempting to follow the next big skincare social media trend to hit TikTok. But health experts recommend against this calamine lotion trend.
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While there's plenty of advice on how to treat lower back pain that involves ice and heat, is one more beneficial for the pain than the other?
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Moderna and Pfizer may soon have new FDA-approved vaccines, in order to provide the public with more protection against COVID-19 and variants of the virus.
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Paxlovid mouth may be one of the most unpleasant side effects. However, experts have weighed in on how you can alter the dreadful sense of taste.
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Monkeypox typically spreads through close contact with someone infected with the virus, but can it spread through surfaces? Here's what to know.
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If you are noticing green snot in your tissue after blowing your nose, you may be wondering what it means. Read on to find out why your snot is green.
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Changes will soon take place regarding vaccine access in the U.S. Here's where you can soon expect to get them, and where you may no longer be able to get them.
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Current COVID apps are somewhat limited, and they don't regularly update to provide more detailed information, unlike weather apps.
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Older adults are more susceptible to diseases and chronic conditions, and one way they can counteract the risks is to eat more nutrient-dense foods.
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Our lungs are filtration experts but their functioning begins to decline after 35. Find out why that happens and what you can do to improve your lung health.
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The bumps from mosquito bites are your body's reaction to the insect's saliva. Most mosquito bites are mild, resulting in a swollen patch of skin.
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It is common knowledge that hearing and even sight can be affected by aging, but did you know that it is possible to experience changes in taste, as well?
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Experts behind a new study found that veterans were more likely to seek treatment for physical problems, such as chronic pain, than mental problems.
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High blood pressure is dangerous because it doesn't have what experts would consider specific symptoms. Here are some signs worth paying attention to.
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Expert reveals the biggest and sometimes sneaky signs to watch out for if you have high functioning anxiety.
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There are thousands of PFAS chemicals, and some could not only build up in the environment but in our bodies as well. Now, they may be affecting our health.
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Overall, children have lower infection rates for COVID-19, and they also seem to experience milder symptoms. However, experts don't understand why.
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The U.S. government will receive 150,000 doses of the vaccine in September. Until then, health officials may have a solution for the currently limited supply.
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Kim Kardashian has gone viral more than once in regard to her figure. Recently she's opened up about her secret to a perfect stomach: Morpheus laser treatment.