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 piggy bank and syringes represent how much is insulin without insurance

How to save on insulin

These 8 strategies will help you spend less on this vital medication

A banana represents erectile dysfunction and diabetes

Health Education

Can diabetes cause ED?

Having diabetes can increase the likelihood of experiencing ED—here’s what you should know about the association

Types of diabetes

Health Education

Types of diabetes

These different types all require prompt diagnosis

Health Education

11 home remedies for bloating

Baking soda and water is the latest health fad on TikTok. This is what actually works.

What to know about gestational diabetes

Health Education

Gestational diabetes 101

From prevention to treatment, here’s what you need to know about this pregnancy complication

Which cold & flu meds don’t mix?

When you’re looking for a cough suppressant or decongestant, keep these potential side effects in mind

Updated on Aug. 7, 2024

Tiktok trends mystery illness

Health Education

Mystery illness or the common cold?

After a year of masking and social distancing, symptoms like sneezing, sore throat, and runny nose mystified TikTok

Teaching kids about germs

Health Education

How to teach kids about germs

Before they catch their first back-to-school cold, remind children of these 6 ways to avoid getting sick

Updated on Aug. 4, 2023

Questions to ask an OBGYN before getting pregnant

Health Education

8 questions to ask before pregnancy

A preconception checkup is your chance to make sure you start your journey to parenthood on the right foot

Drug Recall

Chantix recalled by manufacturer

Due to contamination with possible carcinogens, this smoking cessation product is not currently available as a brand-name drug

Updated on Oct. 4, 2023

A doctor's jacket represents white coat hypertension

Health Education

What is white coat hypertension?

If you’re nervous when you get to the doctor’s office, you might experience this effect. These strategies can help.

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