About the Author Jennifer Chesak

• Jennifer Chesak is an award-winning science and medical journalist, author, editor, and fact-checker with more than 25 years of experience.

Chesak developed a passion for science and medicine while facing her own chronic health struggles. After earning her master of science in journalism, she's dedicated her career to distilling complex medical topics into engaging reads to help people better understand their bodies.

Her work appears in several national and international publications and across a variety of health brands.