Many people may use the term “medicine allergy or “drug allergy.” The majority of reactions caused by medications are more correctly termed “adverse reactions to drugs.” Many are a manifestation of a side effect rather than an allergy (for example nausea with erythromycin). True drug allergies are rare and caused by the immune system. What […]
Most Americans eat plenty of protein, especially during the evening meal. However, it’s important to have balanced meals throughout the day. Get More Protein with These 5 Food Combos! Are you skimping on protein at breakfast? Here are 5 easy food combos to ensure you are getting adequate protein at breakfast: Greek yogurt or boiled […]
Fragile newborns need the best possible nutrition to grow and develop into healthy infants. A mother’s breast milk is best, but many times critically ill and premature babies can’t breastfeed, and their mothers are frequently unable to pump enough milk for them. Dr. Jonathan Seigel is a neonatologist and medical director of WakeMed Mother’s Milk Bank. According to […]
Osteoporosis is a condition that makes your bones weak and brittle, which causes them to break easily. In most cases, broken bones occur after a fall or other trauma, but in severe cases, broken bones may occur with just minor bumps, coughing or sneezing. What causes osteoporosis? Osteoporosis occurs anytime there is a change in […]
Yentel Newsome, NAII, (WakeMed Children’s Emergency Department) received the Erin’s Campaign for Kids Nursing Award through the Sepsis Alliance. Named in honor of Erin Kay Flatley, who died from sepsis at age 23, Erin’s Campaign for Kids aims to combat the high incidence and mortality rates of sepsis among children. The campaign creates awards and […]
View a printable version of this recipe. Warm up this fall with a quick and comforting bowl of curry! Coconut Chickpea Curry Prep Time: 10 m | Total Time: 25 m INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons curry powder ½ tablespoon turmeric 1 […]
In order to maintain or work towards a healthy lifestyle, it is extremely important to stay up-to-date on your health screenings. It is recommended to visit your Primary Care Physician once a year for an annual physical, but how often should you participate in other screenings that we may not think about? Guidelines may differ […]
If you’re the parent of a girl or boy who is about to go through puberty or is already starting to experience changes, sign up now (don’t wait!) for Girlology or Guyology, which are being offered in Raleigh by WakeMed Children’s. The programs are for 4th and 5th graders. Girls attend with their mothers, and […]
Keeping your hands clean is one of the easiest and most important ways to prevent healthcare-acquired infections. Follow these tips to keep yourself and others around you safe and healthy. 8 Hand Hygiene Facts to Keep You Healthy #1 – Wash your hands with soap and water. Soap and water work by mechanically removing microbes from […]
Often, your safety can be at just a great of risk after a major storm event as it is during. Follow these do’s and dont’s to keep your family safe, courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission in partnership with Safe Kids North Carolina. Hazards to Avoid Post-Storm ELECTROCUTION Stay away from downed wires. Look […]
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