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Doctors gathered around a conference table to discuss complex cancer/tumor cases.

December 18, 2017

‘Tumor Boards’ Bring Many Experts to One Patient

Physicians meet at cancer conferences to strategize the best care for complex cancer cases.

Cancer, Oncology, Patient Care

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December 12, 2017

What’s Treated at Urgent Care and What’s Not?

Physician’s log shows what conditions are treated at urgent care, and which patients have to be sent to the hospital.

Urgent Care

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woman doctor or nurse in surgery outfit is holding a mammogram in front of x-ray illuminator

December 7, 2017

Racial Differences in Breast Cancer Outcomes Are About More Than Bi...

Why are black women's and white women's breast cancer outcomes so different? UNC researchers set out to find out.

Breast Cancer, Cancer, Health, Research, Social Justice

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A scientific image showing microscopic images of the flu virus.

December 6, 2017

The Science of the Flu: How It Makes You Miserable

Understanding the science of flu can help us understand how to avoid it.

Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases

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December 5, 2017

What to Expect This Flu Season

Flu season has begun. What are your odds of getting sick?

Cold and Flu, Health, Infectious Diseases

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People eating a heart healthy meal

December 4, 2017

How to Eat Out and Stay on Your Healthy Eating Plan

Trying to eat well for your heart? You can go out to a restaurant without overloading on calories, fat, salt and sugar.

dd, Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition, Wellness

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Cartoon of stomach organ walking on road

November 29, 2017

Esophageal Condition on the Rise, May Be Connected to Food Allergies

Patients with trouble swallowing may have eosinophilic esophagitis, which can be treated at UNC Health Care.

Digestive Health, Food Allergies

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three plates of food

November 29, 2017

Recipe: Grilled Chili-Rubbed Pork Kabobs with Peach Salsa

This heart-healthy dish is simple to make and delicious to eat.

Recipes

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Image of Test tubes filled with blood

November 21, 2017

What’s the Difference Between Hepatitis A, B and C?

Understand the types of hepatitis and learn how to protect yourself

Infectious Diseases, Liver Health

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Female doctor talking to female patient

November 20, 2017

Nonsurgical Options for Urinary Incontinence

Urogynecologists at UNC Medical Center treat pelvic floor issues.

Gynecology, Urology, Women's Health

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Illustration of African-American woman at Thanksgiving table

November 20, 2017

10 Ways to Maintain, Not Gain, This Holiday Season

You can make it to the new year without packing on pounds and still have a great time this holiday season. Here’s how.

Nutrition, Wellness

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Older man clutching chest

November 20, 2017

Is Your Chest Pain a Sign of a Heart Attack, or Something Else?

You should never take chest pain lightly, but it can have non-life-threatening causes

Heart Attacks

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