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Three middle-school girls walk together outside of the school building, all three wearing backpacks and face masks

August 10, 2022

Prepare for a Healthier School Year

First homework assignment: Rest, eat nutritious foods and wash hands frequently.

Coronavirus, Infectious Diseases, School-Age Children

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Woman sitting on bed, covering her mouth over a yawn

August 8, 2022

3 Ways to Prioritize Sleep

Getting enough sleep is vital for our mental and physical health.

Sleep

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Woman in her 60's is out for a walk, trees behind her in background

August 5, 2022

10 Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy

Lifestyle changes can help you prevent heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans.

Heart and Vascular Health

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family of three sits on a city bus, dad puts hand sanitizer on daughter, all three wear masks

August 3, 2022

COVID-19 Now: 4 Things You Need to Know

Learn how to protect yourself from the BA.5 COVID-19 subvariant.

Coronavirus

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Grandmother, mother, and young daughter sit on beach, embracing and smiling at each other

August 1, 2022

4 Things Every Woman Should Know About Heart Health

Women can take steps to prevent heart disease by practicing healthy lifestyle habits.

Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health

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Photo of Batten Joyner playing baseball.

July 29, 2022

10-Year-Old Boy with Juvenile Arthritis Is Living His Baseball Dreams

Juvenile arthritis is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the joints.

Arthritis, Children's Health, Chronic Illness, Health, Rheumatology

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Older female patient sits on exam table, talking to provider who is holding a clipboard

July 28, 2022

How Your Primary Care Physician and Specialists Work Together

Your primary care physician is home base even when you need to see a specialist.

pp, Primary Care

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Chemist in protective anti-plague suit

July 26, 2022

Do You Have to Worry About Monkeypox? 7 Questions and Answers

An infectious diseases expert says a widespread outbreak is not going to happen.

Contagions, Infectious Diseases

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20s-30s-something woman takes a drink of water while listening to headphones outside, implied she is out for a walk or run

July 25, 2022

Can You Increase Your Metabolism?

Metabolic rate determines how much food your body needs to thrive.

Sports Medicine, Wellness

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Older couple sits on a couch, husband's hands on wife's shoulders as she talks on the phone

July 22, 2022

Cancer Patients: Know When to Call Your Healthcare Team for Help

Infections and illnesses can be more severe in people with cancer.

Cancer, Medical Tips

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Photo of a baby with their umbilical cord clamped

July 20, 2022

Umbilical Cord Blood Donation Saved 1-Year-Old Boy’s Life

Donating your baby’s umbilical cord blood is free and simple.

Cancer, Children's Health, Health, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, UNC Children's

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Woman sits at kitchen table on her laptop, while talking on her phone

July 18, 2022

Virtual Care: The Right Care at the Right Time

Many conditions can be treated by connecting with a provider virtually.

Virtual Care

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