There is nothing better on a hot, summer day than a refreshing dip in a community pool, water park, lake or ocean. However, bacteria and parasites can lurk in all kinds of water and put a real damper on summertime fun unless people practice a few, simple safety tips.
Warmer temperatures and longer days beckon outdoors enthusiasts and gardeners alike to get out and enjoy the season. However, Christopher Ohl, M.D., professor of infectious diseases at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and medical director of communicable diseases for the Forsyth County (N.C.) Health Department, reminds people to protect themselves and their pets from another springtime arrival – ticks.
Well-established and with proven records of success abroad, fracture liaison services – preventive-care programs designed to foster bone health and reduce the risk of bone breaks in older adults – are catching on in the United States.
If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, and they are unconscious, hands-only CPR can save his/her life.
Getting a good night’s sleep means more than you probably think. “I would say the importance of sleep is definitely underestimated by the general public,” said Dr. Sandhya Kumar, assistant professor of neurology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., and medical director of its Sleep Center.
Cavities and other dental problems develop over time; Halloween candy is not to blame.
Numerous studies indicate that approximately half of the sports-related injuries among children and adolescents in this country are caused by overuse. And overuse injuries are preventable.
A trip abroad can pose various health hazards, depending on the individual traveler’s health, type of travel, length of stay and destination. Visiting a travel clinic before heading overseas can reduce those risks and improve the chances of having a safe, healthy trip.
Regenerative medicine researcher says plot of latest Spider-Man adventure isn’t as far-fetched as people might think.
Steve Feldman, M.D., dermatology, conducted the ground-breaking research that found tanning could be addictive because of the endorphins that are released.
Gary G. Schwartz, PhD, MPH., PhD., Associate Professor, Cancer Biology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center offers Alzheimer's Disease expert.
Thomas Arcury, Ph.D., professor of family medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is director of the Center for Worker Health, which promotes worker and occupational health research and practice. It brings together investigators, health care providers, community members and business leaders interested in protecting and promoting worker health. Dr. Arcury is a consulting editor of the Journal of Environmental Education, and serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, and the Journal of Agromedicine
Dermatologist who conducted groundbreaking research into indoor tanning addiction, is available to comment on American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) survey results and potential FDA action regarding tanning beds.
Dermatologist at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center who has done tanning research is available to comment about the American Academy of Pediatrics support of legislation to ban tanning by minors.
Cell phone allergic contact dermatitis is becoming more of an issue. Steve Feldman, M.D., a professor of Dermatology at Wake Forest Baptist, published a paper in Dermatology Online Journal in June detailing his findings on this topic.
Emergency physician Mary Claire O'Brien, M.D., of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, has done extensive research on the risks and dangers of alcoholic energy drinks.
The director of the Center for Diabetes Research at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is available to talk about the leading edge of multidisciplinary research to overcome diabetes mellitus -- the pandemic of this millennium. Wake Forest Baptist researchers are studying genetics of diabetes, diabetes in minority populations, diabetes and aging, childhood obesity and diabetes prevention, and applying the possibilities of stem cell research and regenerative medicine.
Experts in diabetes patient education are available to talk about diabetes prevention and management of diabetes through healthy lifestyle and medication. Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center's Endrocrinology service is ranked among the nation's top 50 by US News & World Report.
The director of the Diabetes Research Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is available to talk about the leading edge of multidisciplinary research to overcome diabetes mellitus -- the pandemic of this millennium. Wake Forest Baptist researchers are studying genetics of diabetes, diabetes in minority populations, diabetes and aging, childhood obesity and diabetes prevention, and applying the possibilities of stem cell research and regenerative medicine. WFUBMC is ranked one of America's top hospitals for Endocrinology by USNews & World Report.
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