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baby lays on changing table as provider gently bends the baby's leg to check their hips

April 16, 2026

6 Things to Know: Hip Dysplasia in Babies

This joint doesn’t always develop correctly, but there is treatment.

Babies, Orthopedic Surgery

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Female patient talks to female provider

April 14, 2026

How to Choose the Best Birth Control for You

There’s an option for your lifestyle and goals.

Women's Health

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UNC Health patient Sierra Sumner with her fiance and dog

April 10, 2026

A Grapefruit-Sized Tumor: Surgery for Neurofibromatosis

Sierra Sumner developed a tumor that could have resulted in leg amputation.

Neurosurgery, Patient Stories

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Female patient talks to female provider in an exam room

April 9, 2026

What to Expect at Your Well-Woman Exam

Put your mind at ease with this step-by-step guide.

OB-GYN, Women's Health

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Man with gray hair stretches on a running track

April 8, 2026

How to Exercise When You’re in Pain

Even a little bit of consistent movement will help with your symptoms.

Chronic Illness, Exercise, Fitness and Mobility

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Girl doing a test

April 2, 2026

How to Help Your Child with Test Anxiety

Tests don’t have to make your child feel ill or struggle to function.

Mental Health

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An older couple smiling and embracing outdoors.

April 1, 2026

How Do Monoclonal Antibodies Treat Alzheimer’s Disease?

These treatments are the first to modify progression of the disease.

Alzheimer's

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A therapist talking with a young man who looks concerned.

March 30, 2026

Should You Use an AI Chatbot for Therapy?

Some advice may be helpful, but there are known harms.

Mental Health, Psychiatry

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Elderly woman walks with walker, a caretakers walks by her side, smiling

March 27, 2026

Understanding Lewy Body Dementia

Hallucinations are a defining feature of this dementia.

Dementia, Neurology

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UNC Health patient Larry Stefanski

March 26, 2026

Finding the Right Doctor for a Nerve Tumor

Many patients are referred to the wrong specialty for this issue.

Neurology, Neurosurgery, Patient Stories

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A man preparing healthy food in the kitchen.

March 23, 2026

How is Rectal Cancer Different From Colon Cancer?

With these cancers on the rise in younger people, here are symptoms to know.

Cancer

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Dad hold toddler child as he sits on the toilet

March 18, 2026

5 Potty Training Tips from a Pediatrician

Read this if you and your child are ready to ditch the diapers.

Children's Health, Toddlers and Preschoolers

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