Articles by "Julie Nakis"

Julie Nakis
Julie Nakis

Julie Nakis, health enews contributor, is manager of public affairs at Advocate Children's Hospital. She earned her BA in communications from the University of Iowa – Go Hawkeyes! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring the city and cheering on the Chicago Cubs and Blackhawks.

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Does your child need a detox from the Internet? 
Does your child need a detox from the Internet?
Nowadays, most kids and teens are glued to an electronic device. Should parents be concerned?
How kids’ lives suffer from negative life experiences 
How kids’ lives suffer from negative life experiences
Learn how to help your child positively cope with an adverse life event.
Why you should talk about your genes 
Why you should talk about your genes
Learn about a new method that helps women start a conversation with relatives on family health history.
Menopause relief? Thank the kids!  Featured
Menopause relief? Thank the kids!
A recent study found that young children in the house can alleviate menopause symptoms.
Treatments keep young sickle cell patient cheering 
Treatments keep young sickle cell patient cheering
Meet Nyiah, who lives life to the fullest thanks to blood filtering treatments as she waits for a bone marrow transplant.
Are fashion trends causing an increase in melanoma rates? 
Are fashion trends causing an increase in melanoma rates?
Researchers discover a link between changing clothing styles and a spike in melanoma cases.
Alarming increase in antibiotic failure rates 
Alarming increase in antibiotic failure rates
A new study finds that a common medication is failing millions of patients.