Category: Health

An illustration of a comb with hair tangled around it.

July 10, 2019

Help for People with Sudden, Significant Hair Loss

Learn more about recognizing and treating alopecia areata.

Dermatology, Health

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June 19, 2019

Four Things to Consider When Finding a Health Care Provider

A guide to understanding the different types of primary care providers.

Health, Primary Care, Wellness

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June 17, 2019

How to Treat a Sunburn at Home

Dealing with red, inflamed skin? Try these remedies and learn when to call your doctor.

Dermatology, Health, Skin Cancer, Skin Care

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Photograph of a child being examined by a health care provider.

June 12, 2019

Managing Your Child’s Diabetes  

Age-specific guidelines for diabetes care.

Children's Health, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Health, Pediatric Medicine

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February 27, 2019

How to Find the Best Therapist for You

Take these steps to find a counselor that you click with—and someone who can help.

Health

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January 14, 2019

My Drink Has How Much Sugar?!

Hidden liquid calories could be affecting your weight.

Health, Weight Loss

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June 20, 2018

5 Numbers You Need to Know to Stay Healthy

Your provider can help you get a grasp on these crucial health markers.

Health, Primary Care

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June 19, 2018

How to Stay Safe in Blazing Heat

The very high temperatures we’re having this week can be dangerous, but heat-related illness is preventable.

Health, Medical Tips, North Carolina

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Older woman and her pet dog

December 25, 2017

(Old) Man’s Best Friend: Five Reasons Older Adults Should Get a Pet

Pets help us live better, happier and maybe even longer.

Geriatrics, Health

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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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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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March 27, 2017

Why Seasonal Allergies in the Triangle Are Worse This Year: A Q&A

Allergist-immunologist Maya Jerath, MD, PhD, is Medical Director of the UNC Allergy and Immunology Clinic and Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at UNC, and a member of the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center. Why does pollen make you sneeze? Sneezing is part of an allergic reaction. Approximately 20-25% of the population is allergic…

Health

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