Jennifer Larson

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Jennifer Larson is a freelance writer who lives in Nashville, Tennessee. She has a bachelor's degree from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, and a master's degree in journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park. She's a member of the Association of Healthcare Journalists and the Society of Professional Journalists. When she's not writing, Jennifer enjoys reading, running, dancing, watching baseball, and chauffeuring her two young sons to all their extracurricular activities.

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A female closing h er eyes and putting one finger in her ear: What causes clogged ears?

Health Education

What causes clogged ears? Related conditions and treatments

Clogged ears can happen for a variety of reasons but typically only need medical attention if caused by an infection or if the clogged feeling persists

Someone with their hands on their head and a pillow behind them: Causes of headache in the morning

Health Education

What causes headache in the morning? Related conditions and trea...

A morning headache isn’t typically a cause for concern and may be prevented with certain lifestyle adjustments

A spoonful of capsules: Lion's mane benefits

Lion’s mane mushroom benefits

Lion’s mane mushroom has been used for centuries for its purported health benefits

A mortar and pestle with leaves inside: Dandelion root benefits

7 potential benefits of dandelion root

Although more research is needed, there may be unique health benefits of dandelion root compared with the leaves and flowers

Pregnant woman and an ibuprofen tablet - can you take ibuprofen while pregnant

Is ibuprofen safe in pregnancy?

This is what medical experts say about taking this popular pain medication during pregnancy

A women pulling her arm across her chest: Right shoulder blade pain causes

Health Education

What causes right shoulder blade pain? Related conditions and tr...

Pain in the right shoulder blade can be especially debilitating if you’re right-handed, but it may clear up on its own, depending on the cause

Smiling mouth - antibiotics for tooth infection

Best Rx for tooth infections

This is what doctors recommend for as a first-line treatment

FDA Approval Stamp - Wezlana

FDA approves Wezlana

This medication is a biosimilar—like a generic for biologic medications—for the popular drug Stelara

A stack of donuts — can you get diabetes from eating too much sugar?

Health Education

Does sugar cause diabetes?

The short answer is no—but that doesn’t mean you have free rein to eat sweet treats

FDA approval stamp - Januvia

FDA approves Zituvio for diabetes

This new medication joins Januvia and Janumet on the market

boy of crayons - period blood color meaning

Health Education

What the color of your period means

From red to pink to brown, learn the meaning of the different colors

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