Hannah Smothers

Senior Staff Writer

hannah.smothers@vice.com
wellness

Do I Still Need to Get COVID Tests if I'm Vaccinated?

It wasn’t that long ago that were told not to get tests if we were vaccinated, but has the Delta variant changed things?
Hannah Smothers
8.9.21
healthcare

I’m Worried About the Delta Variant—Should I Get a COVID Booster?

As cases spread and masks go back on, here’s what to know about the possibility of a second or third dose of the COVID vaccine.
Hannah Smothers
8.2.21
Culture

Austin Mutual Aid Raised Millions During the Texas Freeze. Where Is It Now?

As the state government faltered its response, Austin Mutual Aid effectively raised money from many online donors, but also raised questions about accountability and impact.
Hannah Smothers
7.27.21
Wellnes

Why Do I Get Anxious When I Have a Hangover?

“Hangxiety” is such a thing that it has its own word. How to get rid of it feels a little less obvious.
Hannah Smothers
7.19.21
wellness

Everything You Can Possibly Do to Help Your Hangover

You should read this before you go out, but it might help when you're lying in bed unable to move, too.
Hannah Smothers
7.15.21
Culture

Here’s How Actual People Made a New Friend as an Adult

"I got brunch with like 15 women to start—all from Bumble BFF. We matched and kept inviting other girls we matched with."
Hannah Smothers
7.13.21
wellness

How to Stay Cool When You Don’t Have A/C, According to Science

Heat waves and “domes” are now a common weather reality; here's how to cope, even if you don't have AC.
Hannah Smothers
7.8.21
healthcare

Everything You Need to Know About Novavax, the New COVID Vaccine

Novavax, a fourth COVID-19 vaccine, could soon be approved in the United States. Here’s why scientists are stoked about it.
Hannah Smothers
6.30.21
wellness

An STI Testing Guide for Your Summer of Hooking Up With Everyone

Whether you’re newly single, newly monogamous, or somewhere in the big, fun middle, we’ve got you covered.
Hannah Smothers
6.28.21
wellness

Going Out a Lot These Days? Beware the ‘Social Hangover’

We want to say yes to every invite, but you can feel drained from more than drinking several DIY Faux Lokos.
Hannah Smothers
6.25.21
healthcare

Forcing Someone to Keep an IUD in Is a Form of Abuse

“I have an IUD in my body right now that won’t let me have a baby and my conservators won’t let me go to the doctor to take it out," Britney Spears said Wednesday.
Hannah Smothers
6.24.21
mind

Making Only Two Plans for the Weekend Is the Key to a Perfect Summer

Resist the urge to fill every idle hour with pre-planned “fun” and leave some room for a little spontaneity.
Hannah Smothers
6.18.21
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