Jennifer Trimbee, RN

Jennifer Trimbee, RN specializes in pediatrics and has worked in many areas, from pediatric intensive care to private duty nursing. In addition to continuing to practice nursing, for the last three years, she has put her English degree to use as a medical writer.

Latest from Jennifer Trimbee, RN

The Best Pre-Workout Foods and Snacks

Fitness

The Best Pre-Workout Foods and Snacks

Choosing quality pre-workout foods is important for several reasons. The right snack gives your body the...

Causes of Chapped, Dry Lips and How to Treat Them

Wellness

Causes of Chapped, Dry Lips and How to Treat Them

Many factors can cause chapped, dry lips. Most of the time, they're a nuisance but not a sign of a serious problem.

Hormones: The Body's Chemical Messengers

Endocrine System

Hormones: The Body's Chemical Messengers

Hormones are chemical messengers. They travel through the blood, passing signals to organs and tissues. For the most...

What Is Estrogen and Why Is It Important?

Endocrine System

What Is Estrogen and Why Is It Important?

Estrogen is one of the main female sex hormones, along with progesterone. The former is responsible for various processes in...

Common Pathogens and How They Affect Us

Bacterial

Common Pathogens and How They Affect Us

Pathogens are organisms that cause disease in other organisms. The most common pathogens are bacteria, viruses, and fungi. In...

How Nipah Virus Outbreaks Spread and How to Prevent Them

Viral

How Nipah Virus Outbreaks Spread and How to Prevent Them

The Nipah virus was identified in 1999 when nearly 300 people in Singapore and Malaysia were infected by an outbreak that...

Impostor Syndrome and Persistent Feelings of Inadequacy

Mental Health

Impostor Syndrome and Persistent Feelings of Inadequacy

Everyone has feelings of inadequacy from time to time, but people with impostor syndrome experience a persistent feeling of not...

Body Parts We Don't Need

General Interest

Body Parts We Don't Need

There are plenty of body parts we don't need. A few serve no purpose at all, but a body part doesn't have to be completely...

Oliguria: Causes and Effects of Decreased Urine Output

Urinary

Oliguria: Causes and Effects of Decreased Urine Output

The kidneys control the amount of urine the body makes, keeping electrolytes and fluid volumes in balance. When the kidneys...

Common Causes of Lethargy

Body

Common Causes of Lethargy

Lethargy is more than just feeling tired. People who have to wake up extra early to catch a flight or get home from work late...

What is Lichen Nitidus?

Skin

What is Lichen Nitidus?

Lichen nitidus is a rash that can develop almost anywhere on the body, usually taking the form of small white bumps. The rash...

Mixed Connective Tissue Disease: An Autoimmune Overlap Disease

Immune System

Mixed Connective Tissue Disease: An Autoimmune Overlap Disease

Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune disorder that can affect both men and women at any age but most...

A Bacterial Infection Leads to Whipple's Disease

Bacterial

A Bacterial Infection Leads to Whipple's Disease

Whipple's disease is caused by a bacterial infection. It can affect most organ systems but most commonly develops in the...

Should You Walk or Run?

Fitness

Should You Walk or Run?

Running and walking are two of the most accessible forms of exercise. You do not need anything but a decent pair of shoes to...

Dissociative Identity Disorder and Multiple Personalities

Mental Health

Dissociative Identity Disorder and Multiple Personalities

Until 1994, dissociative identity disorder was commonly referred to as multiple personality disorder. This seemed like an apt...

GAPS Diet: Gut and Psychology Syndrome

Dietary

GAPS Diet: Gut and Psychology Syndrome

The gut and psychology syndrome or GAPS diet was developed by Dr. Natasha Campbell. Proponents state it can treat a range of...

Overcoming Paranoia: Steps to Regain Peace of Mind

Mental Health

Overcoming Paranoia: Steps to Regain Peace of Mind

Paranoia is a rare but severe mental process characterized by the presence of intense fear and anxiety of a persecutory...

Understanding and Managing Mpox (Monkeypox)

Viral

Understanding and Managing Mpox (Monkeypox)

In mid-2022, an unexpectedly high number of cases of monkeypox began occurring outside of Africa.

10 General Symptoms of Concussion

Brain

10 General Symptoms of Concussion

A concussion is caused by a bump, jolt, or blow to the head. This sudden motion causes the brain to move or twist around inside...

Is Erythritol Artificial Sweetener Safe?

Wellness

Is Erythritol Artificial Sweetener Safe?