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Laurie Tarkan

Laurie Tarkan

Laurie Tarkan is an award-winning health journalist, and has written regularly for The New York Times. She is a frequent writer and editor to a host of magazines and health websites. Laurie is the author of several health books, including “My Mother’s Breast: Daughters Face Their Mothers’ Cancer,” and “Perfect Hormone Balance for Fertility: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant.” Her mission is to help people be better informed and make good decisions about their health and wellbeing.

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