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Doctor examines child's throat

April 27, 2022

A Common Virus May Be Linked to Liver Failure in Healthy Children

Contact your child’s doctor right away if you notice yellowing in the whites of their eyes.

Children's Health, Liver Health

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Therapist listening to patient talk

April 25, 2022

Cognitive Distortions Make Life Harder—Here’s How to Stay in Reality

Unhelpful thought patterns are common and burdensome but can be changed.

Mental Health, Neurocognitive Disorders

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Man with face mask buying groceries

April 22, 2022

A Mask Can Help Protect You from COVID-19, Even if No One Else Wear...

Masks are most effective when they fit well and leave no gaps around your nose and mouth.

Coronavirus

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Two women standing on a mountain

April 20, 2022

Kidney Transplants Saved Her Life — Twice

A patient shares her story about the gift of organ donation.

Hepatology, Organ Donation, Transplants

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Four vaping pens

April 19, 2022

Is Vaping Better Than Smoking?

E-cigarettes could be an effective way to quit smoking, but they’re still fraught with health risks.

Addiction, Lung Health, Tobacco

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Woman practicing yoga.

April 14, 2022

9 Benefits of Yoga for Cancer Survivors

Yoga can improve fatigue, decrease stress and encourage mindfulness.

Cancer, Health, Wellness

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UNC Health patient Angie with her husband James

April 1, 2022

After Years of Mysterious Symptoms, a Life-Changing Diagnosis

Pituitary tumors are rare, and symptoms can mimic other conditions.

Neurosurgery, Patient Stories

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UNC Health colon cancer patient Greg Meddlin with his family standing on a front porch

March 30, 2022

Facing Colon Cancer at 42

Father of two had longtime GI symptoms that turned out to be cancer.

Colorectal Cancer, Patient Stories

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Portrait of a senior man with a tennis racket

March 25, 2022

How an Intense Jet of Water Can Relieve an Enlarged Prostate

Aquablation may lessen side effects and recovery time for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Men's Health, Urology

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Cropped shot of an unrecognisable senior woman practising yoga indoors

March 23, 2022

Don’t Stop Moving Because You Have COPD

Exercising with supplemental oxygen is important but may require some flexibility and creativity.

COPD, Lung Health, Pulmonology

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Senior woman inhaling through oxygen mask at home

March 21, 2022

Your Doctor Has Prescribed Supplemental Oxygen—Now What?

If you have COPD, you might have questions about living with an oxygen tank or concentrator.

COPD, Lung Health, Pulmonology

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two women running together outside

March 18, 2022

5 Tips for Staying Safe While Being Active Outside

Keep your eyes and ears alert for potential hazards on your run, walk or bike ride.

Fitness and Mobility, Safety

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