Conditions

physical therapist pushes back on a male patient's ankle (patient is lying on exam table ,can only see bottom half of leg and foot)

October 27, 2022

9 Reasons You Might Need Physical Therapy

You don’t have to be an injured athlete or fresh off a surgery.

Physical Therapy

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Close up view of a man scratching his elbow, which has psoriasis on it

October 26, 2022

Psoriasis Is Treatable and Not Contagious

Misconceptions about this common skin condition can leave patients depressed and isolated.

Dermatology, Skin Conditions

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close-up view of two pairs of feet on a bed, sticking out from under the sheets.

October 17, 2022

Testosterone: High or Low, What’s the Big Deal?

The male sex hormone plays a key role in muscle mass and bone health as well as libido and fertility.

Men's Health

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woman in a woodworking shop, working with equipment. She is wearing ear and eye protection.

October 12, 2022

Protect Your Hearing Now to Save It Later

Use earplugs or protective earmuffs when you’re near loud noises.

Ear, Nose, and Throat Health, Hearing

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Adult caretaker pushes adolescent in a wheelchair along a riverwalk

October 5, 2022

Medical Care Changes as Kids with Cerebral Palsy Grow Up

Transitioning from pediatric to adult care is a process that takes place over years.

Pediatric Medicine, Rehabilitation Services (OT and PT)

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A provider examining a patient's spine

October 1, 2022

What Happens to Our Spines as We Age?

Spine problems can typically be addressed without surgery.

Spine Care

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Older man clutches chest while talking to a provider

September 29, 2022

Sepsis: Life-Threatening but Hard to Spot

Symptoms aren’t always obvious, but treating it early is critical.

Immune Health, Infectious Diseases

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graphic rendering of blood vessel filled with cholesterol

September 21, 2022

Worry About the Cholesterol in Your Blood, Not Your Food

A nutritious diet and exercise can help keep cholesterol levels low.

Cholesterol, Heart and Vascular Health

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Older man and younger man prepare vegetables together in a sleek home kitchen

September 19, 2022

3 Things to Know About Prostate Cancer

Learn who should be screened for prostate cancer and when.

Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Health

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UNC Patient Gabrielle smiling, 4 months post-surgeries

September 16, 2022

Innovative Procedures Allow Bell’s Palsy Patient to Smile Again

There are many new treatment options for people with facial paralysis.

Patient Stories, Plastic Surgery

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Female patient talks to female provider, sitting at a conference table

September 14, 2022

Do You Know How to Reduce Your Risk of Cervical Cancer?

Answers to common questions about this preventable disease.

Cancer, Cervical Cancer

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Provider checks eyes of little kid with flashlight, both wearing face masks

September 12, 2022

AFM: Know the Symptoms of This Rare Paralyzing Virus

If your child develops a weak arm or leg after having a cold, see a doctor immediately.

Children's Health, Infectious Diseases

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