Swelling in Your Limbs? It Could Be Lymphedema
Here’s what you need to know about the condition—and how to reduce your risk.
Health & Wellness
Live the life you want. These health tips and resources can empower you to live a healthier, happier life.
Latest Articles
Should You Have Your Tonsils Removed?
Tonsillectomies are among the most commonly performed operations in the U.S.—but aren’t necessary for every tonsil infection.
Ear Nose Throat, Pediatric Medicine
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Tips for Caring for Your Baby with a Cleft Lip and Pa...
Here’s how parents can prepare for surgery to treat these common birth defects.
Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery, Pediatric Medicine, Plastic Surgery, UNC Children's, UNC Stories
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The Truth About Flu Shots
Flu shots can’t really make you sick, can they? We answer that question—and tackle some common myths about flu.
Research
At UNC Health Care, we’re constantly finding ways to use our leading global research to help patients just like you.
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Identifying Gender and Racial Disparities in Heart At...
UNC researchers are spreading the word about these disparities and starting a conversation about how to change them.
Cardiology, Health, Heart Health, Research
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Cancer Treatment: We’ve Come a Long Way and the Futur...
Survival rates have drastically improved in recent decades, and physician-researchers are working toward more personalized treatments.
FDA Approves Groundbreaking Rescue Treatment for Clus...
The nasal spray is the first medication approved in more than 20 years to treat this symptom of epilepsy.
Brain Health, Health, Neurology
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The Military’s Silent Threat: Arthritis and Its Debil...
Researchers are working with the VA to find ways to prevent and treat this leading cause of disability among veterans.
News
We’re changing the world by working to improve the lives of people like you. Read about what we’re up to and what it means for your life.
Latest Articles
How Much Sugar Are You Drinking Each Day?
A UNC expert warns about liquid calories and offers practical tips for choosing healthier beverages.
Understanding the Decline in the Cancer Death Rate in...
The N.C. Cancer Hospital physician-in-chief provides context on a recent report.
American Cancer Society Updates Colon Cancer Screenin...
If you’re 45 and thought you had a few more years before needing to schedule a colonoscopy, think again.
Stories
Community matters. Read the stories of hope, healing and health from patients and physicians who make UNC Health Care special.
Latest Articles
Tips for Caring for Your Baby with a Cleft Lip and Pa...
Here’s how parents can prepare for surgery to treat these common birth defects.
Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery, Pediatric Medicine, Plastic Surgery, UNC Children's, UNC Stories
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Baby’s Hydrocephalus Relieved by Specialized Surgery
A procedure that began in Africa is now helping children in North Carolina.
Babies, Brain Health, Children, Health, Pediatric Medicine, Surgery, UNC Children's, UNC Stories
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A Mother’s Quest to Help Her Son Hear
Clinical Trials, Ear, Ear Nose Throat, Health, Hearing, UNC Children's, UNC Stories
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Challenges and Hope for Girls and Women with Turner S...
Children, Endocrinology, Health, Pediatric Medicine, UNC Stories
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