Articles by "Jessica Chapman"

Jessica Chapman
Jessica Chapman

health enews contributor, is on the digital content team at Advocate Health and has been writing for over 15 years. She’s covered everything from health care to tech and explored topics that dive into the patient, provider and payer perspectives. When not writing, you can find her lounging at the beach or walking around the world at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT.

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Can the shingles vaccine lower your risk of dementia? 
Can the shingles vaccine lower your risk of dementia?
The preventive vaccine may provide double defense for aging adults.
The 5 eras of the brain: What it means for your health 
The 5 eras of the brain: What it means for your health
The brain keeps developing longer than you may think.
New screening option may let some women skip a pelvic exam 
New screening option may let some women skip a pelvic exam
Pap smears may no longer be the preferred screening option for women 30 to 65 years old.
Can kidney stones lead to an infection? 
Can kidney stones lead to an infection?
Dolly Parton’s recent health scare shed light on the connection.
Could undercooked meat be behind your UTI? 
Could undercooked meat be behind your UTI?
Undercooked chicken and turkey may be the biggest culprits.
Why more Americans may soon be diagnosed with obesity 
Why more Americans may soon be diagnosed with obesity
New BMI criteria will include body fat, not just weight.
Why so many Americans live with untreated dry eye 
Why so many Americans live with untreated dry eye
Burning, gritty eyes? Relief is closer than you think.