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 heating pad and medication: What to take for period cramps

What to take for period cramps

Everything you can take to relieve period cramps, including medication, supplements, and herbal teas

Rx inhalera: Dulera without insurance

How much is Dulera without insurance?

Dulera costs $460 without insurance. Learn how to get Dulera at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives

Rx topical cream container: Winlevi without insurance

How much is Winlevi without insurance?

Winlevi costs $787 without insurance. Learn how to get Winlevi at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

Rx bottle with an illustration of an eye on it: What is Demodex blepharitis?

Health Education

What is Demodex blepharitis?

Redness, irritation, swelling, itching, or discharge in one or both eyes may indicate Demodex blepharitis

Cold eye compress: swollen eyelid treatment

Health Education

What is the fastest way to heal a swollen eyelid?

There are many swollen eyelid treatments, but some work faster than others

A mortar and pestle with leaves in it and a bottle of essential oils: Home remedies for mouth sores

15 home remedies for mouth sores (and what to do if they don’t...

While over-the-counter ointments can help cure most mouth sores, you may already have some of the most effective cold sore and canker sore remedies in your kitchen cupboard or medicine cabinet

A woman holding her lower right side: What causes lower right side pain in females?

Health Education

Should I be worried about lower right-side pain in females?

Pain in your lower right side may not be anything to worry about, but it could indicate a more serious condition, like appendicitis, kidney stones, or pelvic inflammatory disease if it persists or is accompanied by fever or vomiting

Rx pill bottles: Xifaxan without insurance

How much is Xifaxan without insurance?

Xifaxan costs $2000 without insurance. Learn how to get Xifaxan at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives

A woman speaking with a female doctor: Why is my period blood brown

Health Education

Why is my period blood brown?

Brown period blood typically isn’t a cause for concern, but there are situations when you should consult your healthcare provider for treatment

Healthy foods including salmon: Vitamin D foods

Health Education

10 foods high in vitamin D

A lack of vitamin D can lead to health problems, but we can get enough of the nutrient when our skin is exposed to sunlight and when we eat certain foods

Woman surrounded by question marks and holding her palms up: Why are my palms itchy?

Health Education

Why are my palms itchy?

Itchy palms are usually caused by dry skin, burns, skin conditions, or infection

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