Jaime Herndon

United States

Parenting and Medical Writer at Freelance

Book Review Editor at American Scientist

Health Writer at Verywell Health

Articles

What Happens to Your Body When You Take Zinc Regularly

2 weeks ago | verywellhealth.com | Jaime Herndon

The mineral zinc is integral in DNA creation, immune support, cell growth, tissue healing, and protein building. It's also necessary for healthy growth during childhood, adolescence, and pregnancy. The likelihood of being significantly deficient in zinc is rare. Getting enough zinc through diet or supplementation may bring various health benefits. A daily multivitamin supplement is a safe way of supplementing zinc.
International Dark Sky Week is April 21-28

3 weeks ago | americanscientist.org | Jaime Herndon

Most people are familiar with air pollution and water pollution, but did you know there’s also light pollution? According to DarkSky International, light pollution is “the human-made alteration of outdoor light levels from those occurring naturally.” Light pollution can include lights that are too bright, light falling where it’s simply not needed, and confusing or excessive groupings of light sources.
National Park Week is April 19-27

4 weeks ago | americanscientist.org | Jaime Herndon

Wallace Stegner once called our national parks “America’s best idea,” and he was right about that. Our public lands (which include national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, monuments, and lands that are managed by the Bureau of Land Management) are important for wildlife, cultural preservation, recreation, and so much more. In 2024, the National Park Service reported a record high of visitors: 331.9 million, an increase of two percent from 2023.
Book Review: The Dazzling Complexity of the Frozen World

1 month ago | undark.org | Jaime Herndon

It’s an iconic image: A polar bear perched on a lone ice cap, drifting at sea. Is that the fate climate change has in store for this powerful Arctic inhabitant? In 2004, the discovery of a fossil polar bear jaw on Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago, suggested another possibility. The fossil came from a bear that had lived between 110,000 and 130,000 years ago, an era that was warm — even warmer than today.
Obi Kaufmann’s Explores California’s Fire History and Fire Ecology

Jan 29, 2025 | earthisland.org | Jaime Herndon

Burning Bright In Review: The State of Fire: Why California Burns If you’ve ever seen an Obi Kaufmann book, you know that you’re in for a treat. He combines watercolors, sketches, handwritten notes, and well-researched information and stories into a focused narrative that brings to life the topic at hand.
Third Nipple (Supernumerary Nipple) Causes and Removal

Jan 27, 2025 | verywellhealth.com | Jaime Herndon

A third nipple is an extra nipple that forms before birth. Also called a supernumerary nipple, it's usually smaller than a regular nipple and can be mistaken for a mole or birthmark. Third nipples are common, typically harmless, and usually don't need to be removed for health reasons. Some third nipples are accompanied by breast tissue, while others are not. Those that are should be monitored for breast cancer.
You Should Ask When It’s Safe to Have Sex After LEEP

Jan 27, 2025 | verywellhealth.com | Jaime Herndon

Sex after LEEP should typically be postponed for four to six weeks. Because LEEP is a surgical procedure, there are some things to be aware of regarding sex post-LEEP. How long you wait depends on how much of your cervical tissue is removed. The more abnormal the cervical tissue, the more time it will take the cervix to heal fully. A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) helps diagnose and treat abnormal or cancerous conditions in the cervix.
This Steamy Jewish Book Goes Beyond Sex and Scandal

Jan 21, 2025 | hadassahmagazine.org | Jaime Herndon

Email Print Olive DaysBy Jessica Elisheva Emerson (Counterpoint)This debut novel from Jessica Elisheva Emerson will likely elicit a wide range of reactions. This is fitting, as that’s exactly what the book’s protagonist, Rina Kirsch, a harried young mother with two children, experiences—a range of strong emotions. A Modern Orthodox Jew living in Los Angeles, Rina is caught off guard when her husband, David, suggests participating in a one-night wife swap with other couples in their community.
What Helps Heartburn and Acid Reflux During Chemotherapy

Jan 17, 2025 | verywellhealth.com | Jaime Herndon

Heartburn and acid reflux are common during chemotherapy ("chemo"), caused when the cancer drugs collaterally attack cells of the stomach and esophagus (feeding tube). Symptoms can flare immediately after meals, during normal activity, or at night when you are trying to sleep. Fortunately, there are ways to help relieve heartburn caused by chemo, both with changes in diet and eating habits and with over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription heartburn medications.
Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Failure: What to Know

Jan 7, 2025 | verywellhealth.com | Jaime Herndon

Symptoms of kidney failure may begin so gradually that you don't really notice swelling, joint pain, or changes in how you urinate (pee). Or, you may think that itchy skin and other signs are due to aging or another cause. kidneys remove waste and extra fluid from your body and help maintain proper levels of various minerals. Without correct levels of nutrients, nerves, cells, muscles, and organs may not work properly.