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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Rude behavior in the office is contagious 
Rude behavior in the office is contagious
Your colleague’s bad attitude may be rubbing off on you and your coworkers.
Can looking at gross pictures curb your appetite? 
Can looking at gross pictures curb your appetite?
Viewing stomach-turning images can help reduce junk food cravings, says a study. But some doctors question the findings.
Why babies need vitamin K 
Why babies need vitamin K
Some parents are confusing the injection with a vaccine and may be putting their infants at risk.
Prior stillbirth increases odds for it happening again 
Prior stillbirth increases odds for it happening again
A new report finds that loss of a fetus in a prior pregnancy raises the risk of another occurrence.
6 tips to safely manage multiple medications 
6 tips to safely manage multiple medications
Learn from a pharmacist how you can stay on top of prescriptions.
Consumers are confused by sunscreen labels 
Consumers are confused by sunscreen labels
With so many options, find out how to choose the right product.
Can dressing up make you more creative? 
Can dressing up make you more creative?
Put on a suit if you want to think outside the box, new research says.