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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Rx pill bottle: What you should know about prescription Adderall

What you should know about prescription Adderall

Wondering how to get prescribed Adderall? Here are the steps required for a prescription.

A female doctor advising an older women: How to lower testosterone in women

Health Education

How to lower testosterone in women

The first step in lowering your testosterone is to see your healthcare provider

An older adult touching the area near their eye and looking in the mirror: Skin tag on eyelid

Health Education

Skin tag on eyelid: Causes and treatment

You may be tempted to remove a skin tag yourself, but it’s best to see your healthcare provider who can safely diagnose and remove it

Women of different ages smiling: Turmeric benefits for women

8 turmeric benefits for women

There are lots of reasons to use this spice in meals or as a supplement

Spearmint leaves inside a mortar and pestle: Best natural testosterone blocker

Health Education

Best natural testosterone blockers and anti-androgens

Although natural testosterone blockers exist, more research is needed to prove their effectiveness, and some can be dangerous if taken in excess

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

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