Most chronic pain is caused by damage to the discs in the lumbar region. And much of that damage is caused by poor body mechanics – the way people stand, walk, lift, carry, reach, bend, sit and sleep – in which the back is too often flat, not arched.
Which lunch option would most children prefer: pizza, soda and fries or a PB&J sandwich, carrot sticks and yogurt?
It is now commonly accepted that there is a biological basis for sex differences in a number of common conditions. And there’s active research into why other conditions occur more frequently in women than men.
Recent advances in both medications and approaches to care have significantly reduced the impact acne once had on both skin and self-esteem.
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.
1 Jeff D. Williamson, MD; 2) Hal H. Atkinson, MD; 3) Kaycee M. Sink, MD, MAS; 4) Kevin P. High, MD, MS; 5) Denise K. Houston, PhD, RD.
Below is a list of cancer research experts available from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
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