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 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

Three Rx pill bottles: Creon without insurance

How much is Creon without insurance?

Creon costs $435 without insurance. Learn how to get Creon at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

Healthcare provider talking to female patient in exam room: Brown discharge mid-cycle

Health Education

What does brown discharge mean?

Having brown discharge in the middle of your menstrual cycle is usually nothing to worry about

Urine sample cup for UTI test and antibiotic tablet

Best antibiotics for UTIs in females

Find out why some antibiotics for UTIs in females are more commonly prescribed than others

A Woman smiling with hands on her stomach: Lemon water benefits

8 lemon water benefits

Lemon water benefits the immune system, kidneys, inflammation, and skin

vials of blood - hemochromatosis treatment

Health Education

How to treat hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis is caused by too much iron in the blood, but it is treatable

A bed: What are the side effects of melatonin?

Melatonin side effects and how to avoid them

The most common melatonin side effect is sleepiness, which is why most people take the supplement

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