Extreme heat endangers older adults: What to know and do
Want to cool down? 14 ideas to try
What is a PSA test and how is it used?
Blood sugar–friendly fruits if you have diabetes
Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives
Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help
Could tea tree oil help treat acne or athlete’s foot?
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c): What to know if you have diabetes or prediabetes or are at risk for these conditions
Understanding hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms
What could be causing your blurry vision?
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
Staying Healthy
Could tea tree oil help treat acne or athlete’s foot?
Diseases & Conditions
What could be causing your blurry vision?
Diseases & Conditions
Plantar warts: Options for treating this common foot condition
Women's Health
UTI in older women: Why postmenopausal women are susceptible to urinary tract infection, and what to do about it
Diseases & Conditions
Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?
Staying Healthy
How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond
Mind & Mood
Tips to leverage neuroplasticity to maintain cognitive fitness as you age
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
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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
Extreme heat endangers older adults: What to know and do
Want to cool down? 14 ideas to try
What is a PSA test and how is it used?
Blood sugar–friendly fruits if you have diabetes
Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives
Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help
Could tea tree oil help treat acne or athlete’s foot?
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c): What to know if you have diabetes or prediabetes or are at risk for these conditions
Understanding hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms
What could be causing your blurry vision?
