Medically Reviewed by Elizabeth Cleland-Roberts, MD, FAAP Crying is how babies communicate, and in the beginning they cry a lot. Sometimes, parents can easily determine what a baby needs, and it’s often simply time to feed them or change their diaper. At other times, the crying can be more puzzling. The baby might be uncomfortable, […]
We know that beautiful music or a great song can tug at the proverbial heart strings, but can music actually have a positive physiological affect on the heart and body? Research suggests that it can. Countless studies point to the numerous effects music may have on mental health, stress levels, anxiety, pain – and even […]
The first intensive care nursery at WakeMed opened in July 1973, two years before the American Board of Pediatrics created the first subspecialty board exam for Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. The two-room unit, which had space for just 14 isolettes, was made possible by funds from hospital volunteers alongside a negative pressure respirator donated by the March […]
“New year, new you.” That’s the saying, and for many, this means it’s time to lose weight. A couple of methods are especially popular in January: January is often a month for fasting since it is viewed as a cleansing and detox ritual. Calorie-cutting fad diets are another popular method. Yet, have you ever cut […]
One of nature’s heartiest veggies is the humble sweet potato, and fortunately for us, it’s one of North Carolina’s signature crops. In fact, NC is the top sweet potato producer in the country and has been since 1971 — thanks to our hot, moist climate and rich, fertile soil. If you’re seeking a dish that […]
Back to work from Thanksgiving break and eager to get her students focused and on track before winter break — Tanya Blue was in her second-grade classroom at a private school in Knightdale administering a spelling test. Then, the unexpected happened. “It was December 1, 2023. I remember standing in front of the classroom, and […]
Holidays are a time for more gathering, more socializing and more eating. For people with gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), this can take the happy out of a holiday celebration. So, as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, Three Kings Day and more incredible festivities approach, learn more from Dr. Dina Ahmad of WakeMed Gastroenterology about […]
At WakeMed, we provide patients from all walks of life with life-changing, state-of-the-art treatments to advance their health care. The Advanced Gastrointestinal Center at WakeMed Cary Hospital is one of our centers where we specialize in top to bottom care for the entire digestive system — from the esophagus to the colon — we diagnose […]
75-year-old Gyan Mehta resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife, Laurie, who is blind and is supported by her guide dog, Nisbit. Over many years, their lives have been enhanced by the devoted care of six service dogs. Confident Laurie was in good hands with Nisbit, in mid-November, Gyan flew to Durham, North Carolina, for […]
Minimally invasive bariatric surgery is one of the safest, least invasive surgical weight loss options available today. At WakeMed, we specialize in offering a variety of options, so we sat down with the Medical Director of WakeMed Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss, Bala Thatigotla, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, to learn more about this […]
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