What Is Amyloidosis?
This rare disease shares its symptoms with many other conditions, which makes it hard to diagnose.
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Should You Be Screened for Skin Cancer?
What to do if you have an increased risk for developing skin cancer.
Dermatology, Skin Cancer, Skin Health
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Understanding Swimmer’s Ear
This common infection causes pain and itching—and can happen without a dip in the pool.
IBD in Children and Teens
Living with inflammatory bowel diseases can be especially difficult for younger patients.
Adolescent Health, Digestive Health
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Exploring Bacteria’s Role in Weight Gain and Loss
Research shows “good” bacteria could help treat obesity.
Diabetes, Genetics, Weight Loss
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Stroke Symptoms and Risks for Women
Find out what makes strokes different for women.
Neurology, Stroke, Women's Health
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It’s a Man’s World, and It’s Taking a Toll on Women’s...
Sex bias in research is an ongoing problem that makes it difficult to know how treatments and drugs will affect women.
The Connection Between Your Brain and Your Gut
Think your brain and belly don’t talk to each other? Think again.
Digestive Health, Gastroenterology, Research
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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.
Your Medical Records, on Your Phone
Patients can take charge of their health with Apple Health Records feature.
Using Technology to Conveniently Connect Patients and...
UNC Health Care is committed to reaching patients at a time and place that works for them, and they’re using technology to do it.
North Carolina, Urgent Care, Virtual Care
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Treatment Brings Hope to Children Facing Spinal Muscu...
Neurologists can treat spinal muscular atrophy with a new and powerful drug.
Neurology, Pediatric Medicine, UNC Stories
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UNC Doctors Come Together to Treat Infant with Rare H...
Georgia Mae Braddy is, without doubt, a fighter. At four months old, she has already undergone three major surgeries, one of which took place while she was still in utero.
One Couple’s Journey with Primary Progressive Aphasia
This neurocognitive disorder that interferes with language abilities has changed the lives of Russell Flowers and his wife, Mary Jo.
One Man’s Experience with Scoliosis, and a Surgical S...
Correction surgery helped repair an 80-degree spinal curve.