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
Drug Info
Hyoscyamine 101
This anticholinergic medication works quickly for conditions affecting the digestive tract
Mar. 8, 2023
Health Education
9 tips for insulin resistance
It may be harder to slim down with this condition, but not impossible—with these tips
Feb. 27, 2023
Wellness
12 supplements for lower BP
Some vitamins and minerals have antihypertensive effects, but it’s more complicated than that
Feb. 13, 2023
Health Education
9 perks of weight loss
Even losing a small amount of weight can improve your health—here’s how
Jan. 25, 2023
News
New childhood obesity guidelines
New recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics include treating this condition with medication and surgery
Jan. 24, 2023
Drug Info
How to save on weight-loss Rx
Prescription medications for weight loss are effective—but often pricey. Luckily, there are ways to bring down the costs. Here’s how.
Jan. 18, 2023
Company
Most-filled meds across the U.S.
Experts explain why certain drugs might be so popular in certain places
Dec. 7, 2022
News
FDA approves drug to prevent Type 1 diabetes
Tzield is a game-changer for avoiding complications of this condition
Nov. 23, 2022
News
IUD approved for 8-year use
This hormonal IUD was previously only studied for use up to six years, but has received an extension
Nov. 18, 2022
News
Amoxicillin shortage 101
The oral powder for suspension form of this antibiotic, commonly prescribed to children, is in short supply
Nov. 14, 2022
Wellness
Acupuncture for diabetes
Here is what experts say about using the traditional Chinese medicine for the management of blood sugar levels
Nov. 11, 2022