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Marilynn Larkin is a medical journalist and editor at Medscape. With over 25 years of experience in medical writing, she focuses on various specialties including diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology, cardiology, and substance use disorders, while also covering broader topics like consumer health, wellness, and mental health. She has been featured in notable publications such as Environmental Health News, WebMD, and Yahoo News.


