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October 30, 2024

5 Ways to Help Your Child Make Friends

The skills needed for friendship take time to develop.

Children's Health, School-Age Children, Toddlers and Preschoolers

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Doctor places a bandage on a patient's arm, to indicate she just got her flu shot

October 28, 2024

What to Expect This Flu Season

Here’s what we know about flu strains and vaccines for 2024-2025.

Cold and Flu

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October 25, 2024

4 Tips for Keeping Trick-or-Treaters Safe

Take some precautions so you can avoid a real scare, like a trip to the emergency room.

Children's Health, School-Age Children

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October 23, 2024

What Young People Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer

Rates are on the rise for people younger than 55.

Colorectal Cancer

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October 21, 2024

Are You a Candidate for Interventional Radiology?

The list of interventional radiology procedures continues to grow.

Interventional Radiology, Your Care

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Group of young children run together on a soccer field with ball in the air, cheering

October 18, 2024

Five Tips for Avoiding Youth Sports Injuries

A physical therapist offers advice for parents.

Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine

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October 16, 2024

Toe on Fire: What You Need to Know About Gout

A gout flare may seem temporary, but you need long-term management.

Rheumatology

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Little boy dressed up as cowboy with his mom standing behind him

October 14, 2024

3 Ways to Calm Halloween Nerves

Some children embrace spooky season; others may need some help.

Autism, Kids and Mental Health

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Father and young daughter hug

October 11, 2024

6 Ways to Help Children After a Hurricane

Storms cause a lot of big emotions, for you and your kids.

Kids and Mental Health

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Children happily running on a grassy field, sun shining in the background

October 9, 2024

A Needle-Free Treatment for Severe Allergic Reactions

A UNC Health allergist explains the promise of nasal epinephrine.

Allergies, Food Allergies

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Man looking at his smartphone (smart watch on his arm) as he views a heart rate-tracking app

October 7, 2024

Heart Condition? Your Watch Might Be Stressing You Out

Constant alerts about heart rate are not for everyone.

Heart and Vascular Health, Your Care

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Eldery woman talks to a provider who is holding a pacemaker

October 4, 2024

4 Things to Know About Pacemakers

Here’s what to expect if your doctor has recommended one.

Heart and Vascular Health

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