Do You Need Liver Cleanse Supplements?
A gastroenterologist explains the science behind so-called detox products.
Health & Wellness
Live the life you want. These health tips and resources can empower you to live a healthier, happier life.
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Your No-Nonsense Guide to Metabolism
Changing your weight starts with the science of burning body fat.
Fitness, Weight Loss, Wellness
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Does Intermittent Fasting Work?
Fasting can have health benefits—but only when you emphasize what you’re eating alongside when you’re eating.
What Happens When You Have a Stroke
Strokes can present themselves in varying ways, but a quick response means a better chance at full recovery.
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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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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Depression Prevention In Menopause
For the first time, UNC School of Medicine Research shows that hormone replacement therapy in early menopause can prevent depression.
Depression, Health, Physicians, Publications, Research
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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.
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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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Community matters. Read the stories of hope, healing and health from patients and physicians who make UNC Health Care special.
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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.