Study Provides New Evidence of Role of Diet in Breast Health
The relationship between the gut microbiome and human health is widely accepted in the medical community.
Now, new research shows that the breast gland also has a microbiome, and like the gut microbiome, it too can be affected by diet, according...
27-Sep-2018 11:05 AM EDT
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Diagnostic Protocol Effective in Identifying Emergency Room Patients with Acute Chest Pain Who Are Suitable for Early Discharge
A relatively new accelerated diagnostic protocol is effective in identifying emergency department patients with acute chest pain who can be safely sent home without being hospitalized or undergoing comprehensive cardiac testing, according to...
27-Sep-2018 11:05 AM EDT
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Wake Forest Baptist Receives Two Federal Grants to Join National Networks Studying Neurological Disorders and Stroke
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center two five-year grants, each worth approximately $1.5 million, to participate in two...
11-Sep-2018 3:05 PM EDT
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‘Mindful People’ Feel Less Pain; MRI Imaging Pinpoints Supporting Brain Activity
Ever wonder why some people seem to feel less pain than others? A study conducted at Wake Forest School of Medicine may have found one of the answers – mindfulness.
6-Sep-2018 3:50 PM EDT
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Allergists Warn that Chigger Bites May Cause Allergic Reaction to Red Meat
Chiggers, redbugs, harvest mites – whatever you call them, they are pesky little bugs whose bites cause really itchy rashes, usually around the ankles and waistline.
31-Aug-2018 10:05 AM EDT
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School of Medicine Researchers Receive $18 Million Grant to Study Connections between Heart Health and Cognition
The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded Wake Forest School of Medicine researchers a five-year grant worth more than $18 million to study the connections between heart health and brain health...
30-Aug-2018 1:05 PM EDT
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Scientists Take Big step Toward Finding Non-addictive Pain Killer
With the support of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine have been working to find a safe, non-addictive pain killer to help fight the current opioid crisis in this country.
27-Aug-2018 1:15 PM EDT
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Baby Poop May Be Source of Beneficial Probiotics
Probiotics seem to be everywhere these days – in yogurt, pickles, bread, even dog food. But there’s one place that may surprise you: There are probiotics in dirty diapers.
22-Aug-2018 1:05 PM EDT
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Tips to Make Holiday Meals Enjoyable and Safe for People with Food Allergies
Enjoying good times around the holiday table can sometimes be difficult for people with food allergies.
13-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EST
Ethanol Injection a Viable Treatment Option for Some Thyroid Problems
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous ethanol ablation for thyroid conditions is a minimally invasive procedure that is quick and cost-effective, with side effects about the same as those of a flu shot.
12-Oct-2018 8:00 AM EDT
Eating right is a vital part of the game plan for high school-age athletes
In addition to following a balanced diet, young competitors need to know when to eat what types of food to allow enough time for the digestion and absorption of the nutrients they need to perform at their best.
22-Aug-2018 1:10 PM EDT
A Little Preparation and Common Sense Go a Long Way in the Great Outdoors
Recognizing your limits, knowing where you’re going and what you might encounter there, and being aware of the environment you’re in are the best ways to avoid the bites, stings, cuts, sprains and other mishaps that can spoil outdoor activities
23-Jul-2018 3:00 PM EDT
Urologist Warns Against Pop-up Men's Clinics that Promote P-shots
6-Jul-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Skin color no small factor in diagnosis, treatment of dermatologic conditions
The majority of skin problems – including the most common, acne – occur in people of every ethnicity and skin color. However, the amount of melanin, which is the pigment that gives skin its color, an individual has can greatly influence their...
15-Jun-2018 3:00 PM EDT
Standardized Patients Play Active Role in Medical Education
Sessions with patient actors give medical students and other prospective providers the opportunity to develop both clinical skills and “bedside manner” before they begin to practice medicine for real.
16-May-2018 8:00 AM EDT
Penile Transplant Experts from Wake Forest
24-Apr-2018 2:05 PM EDT
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