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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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.

A tick on a warning sign represents Lyme disease symptoms

Health Education

Learn Lyme disease symptoms

It’s not just the bull’s-eye rash that you need to be aware of to protect yourself

Best diet for depression

The best depression diet

Eating these foods may help to lift your mood, in combination with other treatments

Ginger ale and saltine crackers: You guide to stomach bugs

Health Education

Your guide to the stomach bug

The best treatments for even the worst tummy troubles

A stamp for FDA approval - naloxone OTC

FDA approves Qelbree for ADHD

This is the first new non-stimulant treatment option approved for children in 10 years

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