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Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives
Skin care for aging skin: Minimizing age spots, wrinkles, and undereye bags
Medicare versus Medicaid: Key differences
Prostate cancer: Short-course radiation as effective as longer-term treatments
Lost a tooth? What to know about dental implants
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: Evidence-based uses and unproven claims
Gatorade. Liquid IV. Do you need extra electrolytes?
Sexual violence can cast a long shadow on health
Eggs, protein, and cholesterol: How to make eggs part of a heart-healthy diet
Can a quick snooze help with energy and focus? The science behind power naps
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
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
Diseases & Conditions
Vitamins, minerals, and hair loss: Is there a connection?
Diseases & Conditions
Sepsis symptoms: Recognizing the need for urgent medical care
Diseases & Conditions
What is lymphedema?
Diseases & Conditions
Demystifying hyperpigmentation: Causes, types, and effective treatments
Diseases & Conditions
Dyshidrotic eczema: Effective management strategies
Diseases & Conditions
Navigating hidradenitis suppurativa
Diseases & Conditions
Perioral dermatitis: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Diseases & Conditions
Keratosis pilaris: Treatment and self-care for this common skin condition
Recent Articles
Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives
Skin care for aging skin: Minimizing age spots, wrinkles, and undereye bags
Medicare versus Medicaid: Key differences
Prostate cancer: Short-course radiation as effective as longer-term treatments
Lost a tooth? What to know about dental implants
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: Evidence-based uses and unproven claims
Gatorade. Liquid IV. Do you need extra electrolytes?
Sexual violence can cast a long shadow on health
Eggs, protein, and cholesterol: How to make eggs part of a heart-healthy diet
Can a quick snooze help with energy and focus? The science behind power naps
