
Are you getting health care you don't need?

Could you benefit from wearing compression socks?

A low-tech school vacation: Keeping kids busy and happy without screens

Mold in the home: Identifying and treating the issue to prevent health problems

Effective, practical strategies for coping with urinary incontinence

Scalp psoriasis: What to know about this uncomfortable inflammatory skin condition

Measles is making a comeback: Can we stop it?

Should you be sleepmaxxing to boost health and happiness?

Need a root canal? Here's what to expect

Savoring the benefits of bone broth: Worth a taste?

Jennifer Fisher, MMSc, PA-C
Health Writer
Jennifer is a board-certified physician assistant. She earned her bachelor of science in kinesiology at James Madison University, then went on to obtain her master of medical science at Tufts University School of Medicine, where she completed the physician assistant program. Jennifer has clinical experience in general and cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery, and hospitalist medicine. In addition to her clinical work as a PA in dermatology, Jennifer works in medical writing. Jennifer is a member of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), and Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA).
Posts by Jennifer Fisher, MMSc, PA-C

Diseases & Conditions
Scalp psoriasis: What to know about this uncomfortable inflammatory skin condition

Diseases & Conditions
Bird flu: Where we are now and what to know about prevention

Pain
Practical tips and simple exercises to prevent neck pain

Diseases & Conditions
Torn meniscus: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options

Staying Healthy
DHEA supplements: Are they safe? Or effective?

Staying Healthy
Got a hangnail? Here's what to do

Diseases & Conditions
Chronic kidney disease: What to know about this common, serious condition

Diseases & Conditions
Got a pinched nerve? Strategies and treatments for pain relief

Staying Healthy
Skin care for aging skin: Minimizing age spots, wrinkles, and undereye bags

digital first content
Foot pain: A look at why your feet might hurt

Diseases & Conditions
Dialysis: What to expect from this life-changing — and lifesaving — treatment

Staying Healthy
Buccal fat removal: What to know about cheek reduction surgery and nonsurgical ways to lose facial fat

Diseases & Conditions
Folliculitis treatment and prevention

Diseases & Conditions
Vascular dementia: A look at dementia caused by strokes

Staying Healthy
Doxycycline: A look at this commonly prescribed, broad-spectrum antibiotic

Pain
Can CBD oil help manage pain?

Men's Health
Lifestyle strategies to help prevent natural age-related decline in testosterone

Diseases & Conditions
Spinal stenosis: Treatment options for managing symptoms

Diseases & Conditions
Degenerative disc disease: Managing this common cause of back pain

Staying Healthy
What is malaise?

Diseases & Conditions
Are sinus infections contagious?

Mind & Mood
Panic attacks: Recognizing and managing panic attacks and preventing future attacks

Mind & Mood
Social anxiety disorder: Treatments and tips for managing this challenging condition

digital first content
Sun poisoning symptoms: Signs you've had too much sun

Are you getting health care you don't need?

Could you benefit from wearing compression socks?

A low-tech school vacation: Keeping kids busy and happy without screens

Mold in the home: Identifying and treating the issue to prevent health problems

Effective, practical strategies for coping with urinary incontinence

Scalp psoriasis: What to know about this uncomfortable inflammatory skin condition

Measles is making a comeback: Can we stop it?

Should you be sleepmaxxing to boost health and happiness?

Need a root canal? Here's what to expect

Savoring the benefits of bone broth: Worth a taste?