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Mei Tan

On the editorial desk at Biology Insights, Mei Tan edits pieces on long-term inflammatory disorders. She has worked in health publishing for 15 years, with earlier background writing for patient networks and editing advocacy newsletters. Based in Taos, New Mexico, Tan has a bachelor’s degree in English.

Can Lupus Cause Cysts? Explaining the Connection Immunity
Does Fibromyalgia Cause Bladder Problems?Gut & Kidney
How to Explain Lupus to Your Boss and Request Accommodations Healthcare
Is Shingles an Autoimmune Disease?Immunity
Why Does My Body Hurt All the Time? Common Causes Bones & Muscles
What Is an SSA Antibody and What Does a Positive Test Mean?Tests
Does Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Get Worse With Age?Bones & Muscles
What Is CIRS Disease? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Immunity
Can mold exposure cause autoimmune diseases?Immunity
Does Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Get Worse With Age?Bones & Muscles
The Link Between Stress and Inflammation Immunity
Do Vaccines Cause Autoimmune Diseases?Immunity
The Connection Between EDS and Varicose Veins Heart & Lungs
Why Is Lupus Named After a Wolf?Immunity
What Autoimmune Disease Causes Itching?Immunity
How Common Is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?Immunity
Can Autoimmune Disease Cause High Blood Pressure?Heart & Lungs
What Autoimmune Disease Causes Heat Intolerance?Immunity
Does Herpes Cause Joint Pain? The Viral Connection Immunity
What Autoimmune Diseases Cause Itchy Skin?Immunity
What Foods Should You Not Eat If You Have Polymyalgia Rheumatica?Nutrition
What Are Autoimmune Diseases? Causes, Types & Treatments Immunity
What Strengthens Your Immune System: Sleep, Diet & More Immunity
What Kind of Doctor Diagnoses and Treats MCAS?Healthcare
What Causes Fat Fingers? From Diet to Health Conditions Bones & Muscles
Why Are There Bumps on My Knuckles? Common Causes Bones & Muscles
What Kinds of Doctors Treat Vasculitis?Healthcare
What Is Pannus? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Eyes & ENT
What Autoimmune Diseases Cause Hot Flashes?Hormones
What Do High Antibodies Mean for Your Health?Tests