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Laura Bennett

Laura Bennett

Laura Bennett fell into medicine after shadowing a family doctor during a gap year—she’s been hooked ever since.
Now 34, with 6 years as a practicing physician and a medical degree from Johns Hopkins, she brings a no-nonsense yet caring approach to patient care.
Her articles dive into everyday health concerns, from flu season survival to decoding medical jargon, all with a touch of her dry wit from late-night hospital shifts.
Have a health question?
Reach out to her by email ( [email protected] ) for some professional guidance!

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Disease
That’s Not Just Heartburn: A Doctor’s Straight Talk on Your Reflux

In my practice, I hear “it’s just a little heartburn” a …

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Disease
Beyond Bad Chicken: A Doctor’s Straight Talk on Salmonella

When most people think of Salmonella, they picture a do …

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Lifestyle
Straight Talk on Slouching: Why Your Muscles Are Out of Balance and How to Fix It

If I had a dollar for every time a patient mentioned ba …

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Disease
Kidney Pain or Back Pain? A Doctor’s Guide to Telling the Difference

A patient comes in pointing to their back and says, “Do …

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Disease
More Than “Just a Headache”: A Doctor’s Guide to Understanding and Conquering Migraines

Hi everyone, Dr. Laura Bennett here. After a long shift …

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