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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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An injector pen: Does Ozempic cause eye side effects?
Drug Info

Can Ozempic cause eye side effects?

Diabetes is more likely to affect your vision than Ozempic is, but here’s what you need to know
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Drug Info

How to stop Ozempic heartburn

Two percent of users have heartburn on this Rx. These six tips can help alleviate it.
Fatigued person drinking coffee: metformin and vitamin B12
Drug Info

Metformin and vitamin b12: What you should know.

Metformin can reduce B12 levels. Here's what you can do about it.
An Ozempic pen: How long does Ozempic last? Shelf life and other considerations
Drug Info

How long does Ozempic last? Shelf life and other considerations

Learn how to store your Ozempic pens and when to throw them away
A syringe and vial: Important information about Dupixent and vaccines
Drug Info

Important information about Dupixent and vaccines

Learn how to plan for necessary vaccines while being treated for eczema and other chronic conditions
four bowls of food - diet after gallbladder removal
Health Education

Gallbladder removal diet

These are the best and worst foods following gallbladder surgery
A pregnant person looking at their belly: Can you take Dupixent while pregnant?
Drug Info

Can you take Dupixent while pregnant?

There’s a lack of definitive research to determine whether Dupixent is safe during pregnancy
image of burger and beer | foods to avoid while on Stelara
Drug Info

What to avoid on Stelara

High-sugar, high-fat, and processed foods could trigger symptoms for the conditions this medication treats
A cocktail, a hamburger, and a milkshake | Foods to avoid while on Saxenda
Drug Info

4 foods to avoid while on Saxenda

Skip these menu items to help reduce unpleasant side effects and maximize results
A prescription bottle with an exclamation mark on it: What happens if I suddenly stop taking Trintellix?
Drug Info

What happens if I suddenly stop taking Trintellix?

Learn how to stop taking Trintellix without experiencing withdrawal symptoms
Various pills on a prescription pad: Is it safe to take Jardiance and Trulicity together?
Drug Info

Is it safe to take Jardiance and Trulicity together?

See how each drug offers unique benefits to individuals living with Type 2 diabetes