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December 5, 2017

What to Expect This Flu Season

Experts say it could be a bad year, but North Carolina’s weather could help slow the spread.

Cold and Flu, Health, Infectious Diseases

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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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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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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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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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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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November 15, 2017

I Pee When I Sneeze—What Can I Do About It?

Women don’t have to live with the inconvenience; treatment is available.

Urology, Women's Health

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November 15, 2017

Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM): A Less Invasive Achalasia Treatment

Gastroenterology

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Boy using an asthma inhaler in the park

November 13, 2017

Can Asthma Be Controlled with a Vitamin Supplement?

Asthma, Nutrition

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November 13, 2017

Four Reasons to Take High Blood Pressure Seriously

Hypertension can be a precursor to heart failure and stroke

Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Health

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