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Jesse P. Houghton, MD, FACG

Medical Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Jesse P. Houghton was born and raised in New Jersey, becoming the first physician in his entire family. He earned his medical degree from New Jersey Medical School (Now Rutgers Medical School) in 2002. He then went on to complete his residency in Internal Medicine and his fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in 2005 and 2008, respectively. He moved to southern Ohio in 2012, and has been practicing at Southern Ohio Medical Center, as the Senior Medical Director of Gastroenterology, since that time. He is the author of What Your Doctor Doesn't (Have the Time to) Tell You: The Gastrointestinal System. Dr. Houghton is also an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the Ohio University School of Osteopathic Medicine. He has been in practice since 2008, and has remained board certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology for his entire career. He has lent his expertise to dozens of online articles in the medical field.
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Health Education

Food poisoning 101

If it looks or smells off, don’t eat it! That’s the first rule of eating safely. Learn other strategies here.
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Health Education

12 heartburn remedies

These lifestyle changes and natural treatments are a good first step in battling acid reflux
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Is it a diverticulitis attack?

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Drug Info

How much is metronidazole without insurance?

Learn how to get save on the retail price of metronidazole with and without insurance
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Drug Info

How much is Linzess without insurance?

Linzess can be an expensive brand-name medication, especially for people without health insurance coverage. Here are five ways to save.
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Wellness

Is leech therapy still used?

They won’t cure a fever, but leeches do have a purpose in modern medicine
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Drug Info

How much is Mirena without insurance?

Mirena can be costly without insurance. Learn how to get Mirena at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.
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Health Education

Appendectomy recovery 101

After having your appendix removed, these lifestyle, dietary, and medications can help you feel better
Rx pill bottles: How much does omeprazole cost without insurance
Drug Info

How much is omeprazole without insurance?

Omeprazole costs can add up without insurance. Here's how to get prescription omeprazole at a lower price.
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Health Education

What are normal lead levels?

Lead exposure can have dangerous—and permanent—health effects. These are considered normal levels.
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Wellness

The best diet for sleep

If you’re tossing and turning, adding these 9 foods to your diet (and avoiding these 5) could help