Articles by "Nick Bullock"

Nick Bullock
Nick Bullock

Nick Bullock, health enews contributor, is a scientific writer and editor for Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. He is a former newspaper reporter and magazine editor with a background in science and research reporting. When he’s not writing about the latest health care research, Nick is usually hiking through Wisconsin state parks, reading sci-fi novels or historical nonfiction, trying new recipes, agonizing over Minnesota sports franchises and playing games with his family.

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Why do some people get migraines? 
Why do some people get migraines?
Are you familiar with a one-sided, throbbing pain that worsens with light and noise exposure? Read this.
Why preterm babies are getting infant massages 
Why preterm babies are getting infant massages
Learn how the power of touch is helping babies both in the NICU and once they transition home.
Is this to thank for falling rates of cancer-related deaths? 
Is this to thank for falling rates of cancer-related deaths?
Learn how one cancer therapy delivers radiation to a tumor with increased precision.
Your love for junk food might be an actual addiction 
Your love for junk food might be an actual addiction
You might be surprised to learn just how many Americans meet the criteria of having an excessive dependence on this type of food.
Which is the most accurate thermometer?  Featured
Which is the most accurate thermometer?
There are many types of thermometers to choose from, all of which can vary in use and what qualifies as a fever.
Eating this may help prevent skin cancer 
Eating this may help prevent skin cancer
There may be more ways to protect your skin from the sun besides wearing sunscreen and sun-protective clothing.
Can breast cancer patients safely skip chemotherapy? 
Can breast cancer patients safely skip chemotherapy?
It may be unnecessary for one of the most common types of breast cancer.