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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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 therapy option is changing how cancer is treated and continues to be fine-tuned for even further success.
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.
How quickly can you get pregnant again? 
How quickly can you get pregnant again?
It’s quicker than you think, and it can come with risks. Learn how long it’s recommended you wait to become pregnant again.
Does stomach medication put you at risk for fractures? 
Does stomach medication put you at risk for fractures?
Learn about three exercise programs that are designed to prevent falls.