Laura K. Grubb, MD, MPH

Medical Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board

Laura K. Grubb, MD, MPH, is a board-certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist. She cares for patients in an urban academic medical center and is active with national organizations focusing on child health, public health, and adolescent health care. In addition, she has been a volunteer with the Amigos de Las Americas organization since 1990—first as a community volunteer and now as a medical advisor.

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group of women - discharge before period

Health Education

Discharge before period 101

Here’s what to expect around that time of the month, and what could be a sign of a problem

Two arms itching — amoxicillin rash

How to identify amoxicillin rash

This common antibiotic can cause skin reactions, but that doesn’t necessarily indicate an allergy

yogurt - yeast infection while pregnant

Health Education

Yeast infections during pregnancy

Over-the-counter medications can help clear up this uncomfortable condition quickly

boy of crayons - period blood color meaning

Health Education

What the color of your period means

From red to pink to brown, learn the meaning of the different colors

Baby sitting on a highchair: can you give babies Benadryl

Can you give babies and toddlers Benadryl?

If your baby has an allergic reaction, you may wonder if you can reach for the antihistamine

pregnant woman holding belly - anemia in pregnancy

Health Education

Signs of anemia in pregnancy

Anemia during pregnancy is common but treatable. Here’s what you need to know.

Aloe vera plant - sunburn itch

Health Education

How to stop an itchy sunburn

Use these dermatologist-backed remedies and tips for fast relief

Birth control pills

Do antibiotics affect birth control?

Most antibiotics won’t reduce the efficacy of hormonal birth control, but these two kinds will

pregnant person - rh factor

Health Education

What is Rh factor?

The Rhesus (Rh) factor is a protein on the surface of red blood cells

birth control pack - antibiotics and birth control

Birth control pill brands 101

There are 3 main types of birth control pills—and among those, lots of options

Daisies next to nasal spray - what to do when allergy medicine doesn't work

Health Education

When allergy meds don’t work

More than 19 million adults in the U.S. live with allergies. When standard treatments become ineffective, these tips can help.

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