Category: Your Care

A patient in a hospital bed shares a tender moment with a loved one.

November 10, 2025

What’s the Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice?

Both provide support during illness but are used at different times.

Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Patient Care

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Provider administers a vaccine to a patient

October 6, 2025

COVID Vaccines in 2025: What You Need to Know

The process is different this year.

Coronavirus, Infectious Diseases, Vaccines

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A perfectly woven spider web with a spider at its center stands out in the foreground, while a blurred person watches from the background in a natural setting.

July 11, 2025

How to Treat Spider Bites

Most spider bites are harmless, but there are exceptions.

Emergency Care, First Aid

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UNC Health the truth about vaccines

May 9, 2025

The Truth About Vaccines: Addressing Common Concerns

An infectious diseases doctor on the safety and risks of vaccines.

Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Vaccines

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A mother and her two children are in a doctor's office.

April 3, 2025

Do’s and Don’ts: Helping Your Child Cope with Pain

Here’s how to reassure and calm your child at the doctor or when injury strikes.

Children's Health, Families, Home Health Care

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Medical provider points to, speaks about a medical chart with a patient

March 4, 2025

4 Questions to Ask About Health Information Online

There’s a lot of health information online, but it’s not all correct.

Medical Tips, Online safety

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mom and son laugh while the son brushes his teeth

February 19, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions About Fluoride

A pediatric dentist explains the benefits and risks.

Medical Tips, Your Care

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A little girl climbs happily onto an exam table with help from mom's hand while a provider smiles in the background

December 6, 2024

After the Transplant: Working with a Transplant Coordinator

Your need for support doesn’t stop with surgery.

Transplants

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Older woman being vaccinated and flexing biceps muscle - wearing face mask

November 7, 2024

High Risk for COVID-19 and Flu? How to Stay Well This Winter

Flu and cold season can be especially hazardous for some groups.

Cold and Flu, Coronavirus, Vaccines

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Out-of-focus child sleeping in bed puts hand on in-focus alarm clock

October 31, 2024

The Time Change Is Coming—Are You Ready?

Try these tips to ease the transition back to standard time.

Sleep, Your Care

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close-up view of provider looking at an x-ray on an iPad

October 21, 2024

Are You a Candidate for Interventional Radiology?

The list of interventional radiology procedures continues to grow.

Interventional Radiology, Your Care

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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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