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Grilled red sweet pepper and onion on roasting red pepper and onion grilled char-grilled

May 31, 2018

Recipe: Grilled Veggie Dip

If you’re looking for a fun and healthy summer snack, you’ve got to try this grilled veggie dip.

Recipes

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May 30, 2018

Joint Replacement Has Changed: Is It Right For You?

Today’s advanced prosthetics last longer, and younger patients are taking advantage.

Joint Replacement, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics

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Man with ear on pregnant woman's belly

May 28, 2018

A Vasectomy Is Permanent, but Restoration of Fertility Is Possible

A urologist explains the vasectomy reversal procedure and its alternatives.

Sexual Health, Urology

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May 23, 2018

How to Fight Cancer Without Going Broke

You shouldn't have to think about money, but financial concerns are a reality of treatment. Here are some tips that might help.

Cancer, Health Care Costs

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Mosquito/tic pattern

May 22, 2018

Protect Yourself Against Bug-Borne Diseases

Germs carried by mosquitoes, ticks and fleas are on the rise in the United States.

Epidemiology

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Bradelyn, a UNC Transplant patient

May 16, 2018

Boy with Kidney Failure Thrives After Landmark Transplant

At age 3, Bradelyn Douglas received a liver and kidney transplant. Today, he’s a healthy 8-year-old.

Patient Stories, Transplants

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May 14, 2018

Scar Tissue Can Lead to Painful Erections

Repeated trauma from sex and physical activity can cause Peyronie’s disease.

Men's Health, Urology

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May 10, 2018

5 Daily Habits That Are Causing You Back Pain

Are you creating tension in your back without knowing it?

Back Pain

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Overhead view of a child sitting on a diving board overlooking a pool

May 9, 2018

Understand ‘Dry Drowning’ and Know the Signs

You may have heard terrifying stories of children dying long after being submerged in water. Here’s how to keep your children safe.

Children's Health, Injury Prevention

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May 8, 2018

Understanding Depression in Men

Both men and women experience depression, but men are more likely to hide it and less likely to seek help.

Depression, Men's Health, Mental Health

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May 3, 2018

Can Eating Hot Peppers Give You A ‘Thunderclap’ Headache?

These terrible headaches aren’t common, but they could be a sign of more serious problems.

Nutrition

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April 24, 2018

A Urologist Answers Questions About the No-Needle, No-Scalpel Vasec...

This permanent birth control option is a popular one for men who are done having children—including the urologist who performs them.

Men's Health, Sexual Health, Urology

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