Brain-Eating Amoeba: What You Need to Know
One boy’s family is raising awareness about the dangers of the bacteria Naegleria fowleri.
Patient Stories, Safety, UNC Children's
Blog
New Test Is Promising for Pregnant Women at Risk of Preeclampsia
A UNC Health expert talks about this tool’s potential to help patients—and other ways they can protect themselves.
Pregnancy and Maternal Health
Q&A: How to Tell If You Have a Hernia
These bulges in the abdomen or groin can be serious, but they’re treatable.
Hernias, Surgery
5 Ways to Combat Loneliness and Isolation
The solution to this growing health problem is to make meaningful connections. Here’s how.
Mental Health, Wellness
4 Therapeutic Benefits of Getting Outside
Spending time outdoors helps us slow down and relax.
Fitness and Mobility, Wellness
Cancer Survivor Says ‘Be Your Own Advocate’—Here’s How
In the face of a bleak situation, Sherri Rollins kept fighting for the best care.
Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Patient Stories
Added Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners: What You Need to Know
Here’s how to appreciate the natural sweetness of fruits and vegetables and make other smart food choices.
Nutrition, Wellness
Vibrio Bacteria Infections: How to Protect Yourself
Follow these tips to stay healthy around salty water and raw shellfish.
Injury Prevention, Medical Tips
3 Healthy Poolside Snacks
Need a new summer treat? Try these recipes—and your kids can help!
Families, Recipes
Tips for Dealing with Jet Lag
Traveling to another time zone? Sleep and light will be key.
Medical Tips
Back-to-School Anxiety: Tips for Kids and Parents
Helping your child prepare for the “unknowns” can help both of you feel more comfortable.
Anxiety, Mental Health, School-Age Children
ADHD in Adults: What You Need to Know
Symptoms can interfere with daily living, but the condition is manageable.
ADD/ADHD