Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH

Medical Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board

Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH, is a board-certified family physician, writer, editor, teacher, and consultant. She is a graduate of University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, trained at West Suburban Family Medicine in Oak Park, Illinois. She later completed a fellowship in community medicine at PCC Community Wellness and a master's in Public Health at the University of Illinois-Chicago. She lives with her family near Chicago.

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A bag of groceries with a question mark bubble: Foods that help with period cramps

Foods that help with period cramps and foods to avoid

Changing what you eat could help reduce the need to reach for ibuprofen during your period

A woman shrugging her shoulders: RNon-itchy red spots on skin: Causes & treatment options

Health Education

Non-itchy red spots on skin: Causes & treatment options

Any number of things can cause red spots that don’t itch, including acne, rosacea, folliculitis, bleeding under the skin, and more

Man holding his throat and speaking to a pharmacist about medicine

Health Education

How long does a sore throat last?

A sore throat typically lasts two to seven days, depending on the cause

Bottle of eye drops: How long does eyelid eczema last?

Health Education

How long does eyelid dermatitis last?

Ophthalmologists explain eyelid dermatitis and how to treat it

A wpman holding her hands up as if she's asking a question: What causes small dots on lips?

Health Education

What causes small dots on lips? Related conditions and treatments

Unless they’re painful or become infected, small spots or dots on the lips are typically nothing to worry about and tend to resolve without treatment

A woman holding her lower abdomen: What causes lower abdominal pain in females not pregnant?

Health Education

Causes of lower abdominal pain in females who aren’t pregnant

While some causes of lower abdominal pain in females resolve on their own, chronic lower abdominal pain requires medical attention

A healthcare provider carrying a bag of produce: Are nightshades bad for you?

Are nightshades bad for you? Dispelling the myths

Nightshades have a bad reputation, but many nightshade vegetables are highly nutritious and safe to eat

Woman with her hands on her belly: What causes cramps but no period?

Health Education

What causes cramps but no period? Related conditions and treatments

Cramps without a period can be caused by a variety of factors, including reproductive and gastrointestinal issues

A calendar with five days circled in red and a calculator: How to get your period faster

Health Education

How to get your period faster

Although there are various old wives' tales about how to get your period faster, using hormonal birth control is the best way to induce your period

A group of women of different ages: Testosterone levels by age chart: Female

Health Education

Normal female testosterone levels by age

As female testosterone levels fluctuate, learn whether your T levels are normal for your age

A female doctor speaking to a female patient: What does pink discharge mean?

Health Education

What does pink discharge mean?

Pink discharge may just be spotting and is typically normal

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