Live the life you want. These health tips and resources can empower you to live a healthier, happier life.
You can take steps to stay happy and well and make the most of this exciting time.
Wearing sunscreen is important, but it won’t protect you from these other dangers.
An expert in adolescent health and vaccines answers questions about this cancer-preventing immunization.
Adolescent Health, Pediatric Medicine, Primary Care, Sexual Health
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This episode of UNC Health Talk: The Podcast is for high school graduates preparing to enter college (and their parents). Up until now, your health has largely been your parents’ responsibility. But now high school is over and it’s time for college. Even if you’re continuing your education close to home, it’s time to take…
ADD/ADHD, Children, Families, Health, Mental Health, Pediatric Medicine, Primary Care, Safety
Read ArticleAt UNC Health Care, we’re constantly finding ways to use our leading global research to help patients just like you.
Think your brain and belly don’t talk to each other? Think again.
Digestive Health, Gastroenterology, Research
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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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Opioid crisis no more? It may be possible one day thanks to new research from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
Addiction, Innovation, Pain, Pharmacology, Physicians, Research
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Black women and white women have different breast cancer outcomes -- and it's not all about biology. UNC researchers want the answers.
Breast Cancer, Cancer, Health, Research, Social Justice
Read ArticleWe’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.
Patients can take charge of their health with Apple Health Records feature.
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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Speedy action is still critical, but doctors’ tools have expanded, according to new treatment guidelines developed by a group of experts led by a UNC neurologist.
UNC is advancing the field of autism research, one top honor at a time.
Community matters. Read the stories of hope, healing and health from patients and physicians who make UNC Health Care special.
For Sebastian and his family, no distance was too great to find treatment.
Cancer, Pediatric Medicine, UNC Stories
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Avery Dixon is like any 10-year-old—except she’s living with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and its complications.
70-year-old Beth Welch hurt her back in 2015 in a skydiving accident; now, she’s back to her favorite hobby.
Single Fathers Due to Cancer support group provides friendship and resources at life’s toughest time.
Cancer, Caregivers, Families, UNC Stories
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