Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Benzodiazepines
These medications are safe when used as directed but carry a high risk for misuse.
Medication, Mental Health, Pharmacology
Conditions
There is Help for Persistent Pain in the Vulva
Chronic pain due to vulvodynia is treatable.
Family Medicine, Gynecology, Women's Health
Fibroids: What You Need to Know
Many women have fibroids at some point but not everyone requires treatment.
OB-GYN, Women's Health
Treatment Options Expanding for Myasthenia Gravis
This autoimmune disorder leads to weakness in muscles.
Immunology, Neurology
Next Steps After Your Toddler Is Diagnosed with Autism
Help is available for navigating your options.
Autism, Toddlers and Preschoolers, UNC Children's
What is Scleroderma?
Changes to your skin are a sign of this autoimmune disorder.
Dermatology, Rheumatology
Stop the Spin: Understanding Vertigo
A UNC Health audiologist explains this specific form of dizziness.
Ear Health, Ear, Nose, and Throat Health
What Is a Meningioma?
This common tumor may not require any treatment.
Brain Health, Neurology, Neurosurgery
What is Sundowning?
People with dementia may struggle in the late afternoon and evening.
Alzheimer's, Family Medicine
What is Atypical Parkinsonism?
Some conditions look like Parkinson’s disease at first but are different disorders.
Neurology, Parkinson's Disease
X-Ray, CT, MRI and More: Imaging Explained
What to know before your next scan.
Medical Tips, Radiology, Women's Health
Beyond Mom’s Wildest Dreams: 6-Year-Old with Spina Bifida is Thriving
Kindergartner benefited from fetal surgery shortly after diagnosis.
Babies, Children's Health, Maternal Health, Patient Stories, UNC Children's