Category: Health

Photo of a baby with their umbilical cord clamped

July 20, 2022

Umbilical Cord Blood Donation Saved 1-Year-Old Boy’s Life

Donating your baby’s umbilical cord blood is free and simple.

Cancer, Children's Health, Health, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, UNC Children's

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Pregnant woman exercising outside

July 13, 2022

5 Things to Know About Pregnancy Past Age 35

The risk of complications increases with age, but they aren’t a given.

Health, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, Women's Health

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Premature Twin is Held By Mother in Hospital in the NICU

July 11, 2022

Looking for Causes and Cures of a Fatal Disease in Newborns

Necrotizing enterocolitis strikes infants, particularly preemies, without warning.

Babies, Health

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Photo of child reading with a flashlight

July 7, 2022

FAQ: Is Melatonin the Answer to Getting Better Sleep?

What you need to know before using melatonin supplements for yourself or your kids.

Adolescents, Children's Health, Health, Sleep

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July 5, 2022

Understanding Self-Harm and How to Help Someone Struggling

These behaviors are most common in adolescents and can be treated.

Adolescents, Children's Health, Health, Mental Health

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Patient consults provider about weight gain

June 29, 2022

Dealing with Medication-Related Weight Gain

Extra pounds can be a problem, but prescription drugs don’t affect everyone the same way.

Health, Medication, Wellness

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Sparkler at night

June 27, 2022

7 Tips for Safer Fireworks

Don’t let your Fourth of July celebration turn into a trip to the emergency department.

Health, Safety

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Woman sitting, holding her head from headache

June 24, 2022

Searching for Relief for Cluster Headaches

Cluster headaches cause excruciating pain that often hits at night and repeats again and again.

Brain Health, Health, Neurology

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Pregnant woman holding a coffee

June 9, 2022

Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause?

Declining hormones don’t mean the end of your fertility. A UNC expert shares more.

Health, Menopause, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, Women's Health

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mom holding child on airplane

June 6, 2022

Be Prepared if Your Child Gets Sick on Vacation

Parents can keep their kids healthy and keep travel fun with these tips.

Children's Health, Health

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The Roth family

May 19, 2022

Preeclampsia Makes You More Likely to Have Heart Disease and Diabet...

If you’ve had preeclampsia, it’s imperative you closely monitor your cardiovascular health.

Cardiology, Health, Maternal Health

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Woman using exercise tracking app on smartphone

April 22, 2022

Health Trackers Provide Lots of Information with Marginal Benefit

Wearable devices can satisfy our curiosity but might tell healthy people more than they need to know.

Devices, Fitness and Mobility, Health

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