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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New law punishes parents for their child’s bad behavior  Featured
New law punishes parents for their child’s bad behavior
Not holding your kid accountable? One town will throw you in jail.
The facts of lice 
The facts of lice
Everything you need to know about the highly contagious insects that live on scalps.
Hospitalized babies dress up for early Halloween celebration  Featured
Hospitalized babies dress up for early Halloween celebration
Cuteness alert! Check out these adorable preemies dressed up as superheroes, pumpkins and more.
6 foods that are likely to cause food poisoning  Featured
6 foods that are likely to cause food poisoning
You might want to be extra cautious in the kitchen.
Everything you need to know about the fasting diet 
Everything you need to know about the fasting diet
Get the skinny on this weight loss technique.
31-year-old man’s tattoo leads to flesh-eating bacteria and death 
31-year-old man’s tattoo leads to flesh-eating bacteria and death
His story may give you pause the next time you’re thinking about inking.
Here’s how to tell if you’re drinking enough water  Featured
Here’s how to tell if you’re drinking enough water
Do you experience any of these lesser-known symptoms of dehydration?