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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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Adult daughter helps her mom reach out her arms to stretch

October 2, 2024

Understanding ALS

A UNC Health neurologist explains symptoms and therapies.

ALS, Neurology

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Older woman sits on a couch, touching her knee in pain

September 30, 2024

4 Treatments Your Doctor Considers for Chronic Pain

Pain isn’t always easy to treat, but there are ways to improve your quality of life.

Pain Management

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September 27, 2024

Allergic to Penicillin? Here’s How to Be Sure

This common allergy is often mislabeled, creating treatment challenges.

Allergies, Medical Tips, Medication

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A provider places her hands on the sinus pressure points of a patient's face

September 26, 2024

What to Do When Your Sinus Infection Won’t Go Away

If you’ve been dealing with symptoms for weeks, you might have chronic sinusitis.

Chronic Illness, Ear, Nose, and Throat Health

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Older man and his wife sit on a couch, speaking to a provider in blue scrubs

September 25, 2024

Prostate Cancer Treatment: Managing Side Effects

Your doctor will talk to you about your preferences and priorities.

Men's Health, Prostate Cancer

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OB/GYN provider speaks to a female patient in a high-rise hospital room

September 24, 2024

Irregular Periods Could Be a Sign of PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome is treatable but can contribute to infertility.

Gynecology, Hormones and Health, Women's Health

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tilt-up view of a baseball pitcher about to throw a baseball

September 20, 2024

How Tommy John Surgery Saves Pitching Careers

A UNC Health orthopedic surgeon explains ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

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