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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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Articles

Eye drops and an eye represent diabetic eye disease
Health Education

What you need to know about diabetic eye disease

How’s your vision? If you have diabetes, you may want to be…
A table with food represents holiday food allergies
Health Education

Enjoying the holidays with food allergies

Shared meals can be stressful if you have food allergies. Here’s how to prep.
Great American smokeout
Health Education

How to participate in the Great American Smokeout

Most adult smokers want to quit. Are you one of them?  If…
FDA approval stamp
News

FDA approves Rx-to-OTC switch for head lice lotion

In non-pandemic years, every parent dreads getting a particular phone call or…
Depression screening - clipboard with questionnaire
Health Education

What to expect from a depression screening

What is a depression screening? | How to access a screening |…
Flu shot or tamiflu for coronavirus
Health Education

Can the flu shot fight COVID?

Here’s what you should know about protecting yourself from the flu and COVID-19
Back to School Physical
Wellness

Time to schedule a back-to-school physical

As summer rolls on, many parents start making lists of all the…
Coronavirus back to school - two kids with backpacks
Health Education

Should your kids go back to school during COVID-19?

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: As experts learn more about the novel coronavirus, news and…
FDA approval stamp
News

FDA approves first oral medication for heavy bleeding from uteri...

On Friday, May 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved…
Low T in men - illustrated with arrow
Health Education

What you need to know about low T

Testosterone is a sex hormone, primarily associated with men—though women’s bodies also…
Birth control for women over 40
Health Education

What’s the best birth control after 35?