Survivor: Boys and Men Have Eating Disorders, Too
Males are often more hesitant to ask for help due to cultural pressures and stereotypes.
Category: UNC Stories
The Long Haul: 10 Months After COVID, Symptoms Linger for Mom of 2
Some suffer from ongoing physical, cognitive and emotional effects of COVID-19.
Why I Got Vaccinated: Five New Moms Share Their Stories
A strong desire to protect their babies from COVID-19 motivated these moms.
A New Hip at 33
Total hip replacements aren’t usually performed in patients J.D. Baggerly’s age, but the surgery gave him a fuller life.
Lung Transplant Recipient Goes ‘Double or Nothing’ in Ocean Paddleb...
Nearly 20 years after transplant, Scott Johnson is still pursuing intense athletic challenges.
Treatment Helps 2 Extraordinary Students Pursue Dreams of Helping O...
Their experiences with spinal muscular atrophy inspired their career paths.
His Biggest Obstacle Yet: A Stroke
Thanks to his co-workers’ quick thinking, an active 34-year-old recovers fully from a stroke.
A Presidential Experiment: What are Monoclonal Antibodies?
One of the therapies used to treat Trump is an approach being tested at UNC.
Creating Community While Preparing for Baby
The CenteringPregnancy program brings parents-to-be together for prenatal care.
Correcting Spina Bifida with Surgery During Pregnancy
The treatment of spina bifida can begin while baby is still developing inside mom.
Young Oral Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story
Regular visits to the dentist can help with early detection of oral cancer.
Cancer, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery, UNC Stories
Multiple Sclerosis Won’t Keep Him Off the Road
Victor Texeira rides his bike 30 miles per day, five days a week. This is quite an athletic feat for anyone, but it is especially impressive given that he has multiple sclerosis (MS).