Last Thursday, Jung Wook Kim, PhD, bed bug specialist with the Division of Environment and Natural Resources presented to hospital staff about the reemerging problem of bed bugs. Chemicals like DDT virtually eradicated bed beds in the United States but since DDT’s banning in 1972 bed bugs are slowly but surely making a comeback across […]
What do Lucille Ball, Albert Einstein and John Ritter have in common? They all died from a ruptured aortic aneurysm. Like peripheral vascular disease, most physicians do not routinely screen for aortic aneurysms. And for most people this is OK, because they do not have the risk factors for having an aortic aneurysm, making their […]
Exciting news for the Brier Creek community. Construction has officially begun on the WakeMed Brier Creek Healthplex located at the corner of US-70 and TW Alexander Blvd. Like WakeMed’s other stand-alone emergency departments located in North Raleigh and Apex, the Brier Creek Emergency Department will be staffed by the same board certified physicians that serve […]
Once again, here are a few recipes straight from the NC’s No Diet Diet – all featuring North Carolina-grown seasonal veggies. Lettuce varieties sprout in early spring and are packed with tons of nutrients like vitamins A, C and K, beta-carotene and folic acid. Not all lettuce is created equal, however, so look for dark […]
Pediatric radiologist Dr. Margaret Douglas discussed pediatric radiation exposure with the WRAL Health Team.
Several patients have asked me over the past week about a study that was released by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons that found that stretching before running may not prevent injuries. This is just one study of many looking at sports and injury prevention. With every study the findings are slightly different and since […]
Schools, churches, neighborhoods, community groups and other nonprofits are capitalizing on the excitement around sustainable food systems by connecting people with where their food comes from and promoting environmentally friendly living through community gardens. However, one of the biggest hurdles community gardeners face is funding for all the supplies needed to maintain the gardens. Many […]
Since 80 percent of kids ages 8 through 18 today regularly use computers, I thought it might be helpful to expand on last Friday’s post and provide a few additional resources to help encourage healthy computing and offer resources for individuals who have already been impacted by monitor misery. Video Games The American Society of […]
Spring is quickly approaching and the doldrums of winter are ending as the days are getting noticeably longer. Adults and children alike are getting excited to go outside and be more physically active, especially on the occasional 70 or 80 degree sunny day. This shorts and t-shirts weather builds excitement that can sometimes be interpreted […]
For those of you who missed it Monday, WakeMed Physical Therapist, Amy Howes, provided tips in a News & Observer article about how parents can encourage healthy computing. Here’s what she said: Watch Your Posture Sitting up straight can do a lot to prevent posture problems or pain in the back and neck, said Amy […]
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