Molly Mortimer
School
University Of Colorado
Expertise
Health, Body, Guides
- Molly has a background in healthcare.
- She can research and write about anything.
- Her writing tone is accessible.
Experience
Molly is a freelance writer based in Colorado. She has been writing her whole life and her background in healthcare and customer service gives her a unique tone and expertise when writing about health issues. Molly started writing professionally for WordAgents, where she researched and wrote about a variety of different topics. She is now a contributing writer and ghostwriter for a few other online sites and writes for her own blog in her spare time.
Education
Molly has a Bachelor of Arts in political science with a minor in journalism from the University of Colorado. Her courses during school required a lot of lengthy research papers, which allowed her to hone her writing skills.
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Stories By Molly Mortimer
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Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes the skin to lose its pigment in different places on the body. There is no cure, but the impact is primarily cosmetic.
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Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes the thyroid to be underactive, and can result in weight gain, fatigue, cold sensitivity, or hair loss.
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Depending on the severity of your allergy symptoms, Benadryl may not be the best option for you. When should you seek out an alternative to your allergy woes?
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It wasn't uncommon for milk to be unpasteurized before the 1900s, so it might seem like if we did it then, it's safe to do it now. But is that actually true?
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If you've been considering switching to vegetarianism, or just want to try something new, it's important to know whether or not tofu is actually good for you.
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Though studies have shown that the aluminum in deodorants doesn't cause cancer, there are some benefits to switching to aluminum-free versions.
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If you're curious about whether or not it's a good idea to use CBD products to help relieve some of the unwanted symptoms related to pregnancy, keep on reading.
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If you've ever wondered how often you should get tested for STDs, look no further. Health Digest is here to provide some guidance.
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Narcolepsy is a rare neurological sleep disorder in which the brain fails to regulate the body's sleep-wake cycles, resulting in excessive daytime sleepiness.
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CBD should be used under a doctor's guidance due to some side effects, but for most people, overdosing is unlikely.
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Kidney dysplasia is a condition where one or both kidneys do not develop normally and cannot do their job of processing urine and blood in the body.
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Overprocessing your hair, wearing it too tightly, stress, hormonal changes, and nutrient or immune deficiencies can all contribute to hair loss.
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Mike Krukow announced in 2014 that he had been quietly dealing with a degenerative muscle disease that causes inflammation and muscle weakening.
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Vaccine hesitancy is one hurdle stopping the United States from reaching COVID-19 vaccination goals: People worry about side effects and lack of FDA approval.
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In a bread aisle crowded with different brands, Dave's Killer Bread stands out from the crowd. But is Dave's Killer Bread good for you?
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Exposure to the sun will give you that boost of serotonin that you've been craving, but what is it doing to the rest of your body, specifically your skin?
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You might remember the word "chlorophyll" from your grade school science class, but did you know you could drink it? Here's why people do,
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What does the law have to do with it? This is what it means to be considered "legally blind."
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In the last year, you've probably had your temperature taken more times than you can count, but do you know when you should seek treatment for a fever?