Conditions

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July 25, 2023

Questions and Answers About CAR T-Cell Therapy

This treatment supercharges your immune cells to help you fight cancer.

Cancer, Immunotherapy

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July 20, 2023

It’s the Recovery, Not the Exercise, That Builds Muscles

Microtears caused by strength training heal quickly and result in gains.

Exercise, Fitness and Mobility

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July 18, 2023

When Overworked Muscles Are Sore, Keep Moving

Try these 11 tips for preventing and treating muscle soreness.

Exercise, Fitness and Mobility

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July 11, 2023

3 Ways to Avoid Heat-Related Illness

High temperatures and humidity can be dangerous, especially for at-risk people.

Medical Tips, Safety

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July 3, 2023

Understanding Benign Breast Conditions

Learn about noncancerous conditions and what to do if you have them.

Breast Cancer, Breast Health

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June 28, 2023

How to Manage Cramps While Exercising

Cramps are your body’s way of telling you the muscle is overworked.

Exercise, Fitness and Mobility

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June 23, 2023

4 Strength Training Exercises for People with Osteoarthritis

Exercise can help ease joint pain and stiffness.

Arthritis, Bone and Joint Health, Exercise

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UNC Health patient Brian Stepien with his family, outdoors in front of a rock structure

June 21, 2023

A Routine Primary Care Visit Led to Early Cancer Diagnosis

A cancerous lump discovered during a physical was still treatable.

Head and Neck Cancer, Patient Stories

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Woman walking in the woods spraying bug spray on her legs.

June 19, 2023

Treating Summer Bug Bites

Here’s what to do when what’s bugging you is biting you.

Children's Health, Family Medicine, Skin Care

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June 16, 2023

What Experts Know About Reducing Breast Cancer Risk

Women can’t control whether they get breast cancer in many cases, but there are steps to take that can improve the odds of avoiding this common disease.

Breast Cancer

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Liver donor recipient Meredith and her daughter and donor Kenan.

June 14, 2023

Giving Mom a Liver—and More Time Together

Living-donor liver transplants meet a dire need.

Organ Donation, Patient Stories, Transplants

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June 6, 2023

Found a Breast Lump? Here’s What to Do

Lumps are often benign but need to be checked out.

Breast Cancer, Breast Health

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