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Two older woman practice yoga in a park.

April 12, 2024

Is Menopause Hormone Therapy Right for You?

It could be an option when night sweats and hot flashes affect your quality of life.

Menopause, Women's Health

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April 11, 2024

This Is How Physical Therapy Can Relieve Pelvic Pain

A physical therapist shares everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.

Maternal Health, Physical Therapy, Women's Health

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April 10, 2024

How to Manage Weight Gain During Menopause

Experts explain why it happens at this life stage and what you can do about it.

Menopause, Weight Loss, Women's Health

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April 9, 2024

Expert Advice for Living with Chronic Cancer

Sometimes the disease can be managed long term to preserve quality of life.

Cancer, Your Care

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Woman clutches her head in pain, sitting in the passenger seat of a car with the door open as she is stepping out of the car, as if just having been in a car accident

April 3, 2024

What You Need to Know About Post-Traumatic Amnesia After a Head Injury

Memory loss is a common symptom. A doctor explains what to do.

Brain Health, Traumatic Brain Injury

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Woman smiling looking at pregnancy test.

March 26, 2024

What to Expect at Your First Prenatal Visit

Tips include selecting a provider, gathering information and preparing for tests.

Maternal Health, OB-GYN

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close up of a therapist's hands massaging a patient's legs

March 22, 2024

Do You Need a Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

A lymphedema therapist discusses treatment options to relieve swelling of the limbs.

Lymphatic System

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Young doctor man looking x-ray of the patient's skull

March 21, 2024

What You Need to Do About Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

An ear, nose and throat doctor explains the symptoms and solutions for these leaks.

Ear, Nose, and Throat Health, Traumatic Brain Injury

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Man sits in chair, holds back of neck in pain

March 20, 2024

Know the Symptoms of a Meningitis Infection

Meningitis is rare but potentially fatal. Know the symptoms.

Infectious Diseases

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Man walks happily down city street, holding re-usable bags filled with vegetables, presumably from farmer's market

March 8, 2024

What Happens If You Stop Taking Weight-Loss Drugs?

A UNC Health endocrinologist explains the long-term effects on hunger and weight.

Endocrinology, Weight Loss

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pregnant woman sits on bed, writing in a notepad with contents of a diaper bag surrounding her

March 8, 2024

3 Tips to Make the Best Birth Plan for You

This plan conveys to your care team your preferences for labor and delivery.

Pregnancy and Maternal Health

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Woman lays down on couch, clutching stomach in pain

March 6, 2024

Long COVID: The Latest on Treatment and Recovery

Millions experience persisting symptoms. Here’s what the experts know.

Coronavirus, Infectious Diseases

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