Simple Steps to Reduce Your Flu Risk
Here’s how to avoid the spread of germs and protect others if you get sick.
Health & Wellness
At UNC Health Care, we’re dedicated to helping people lead healthier lives. Check out these resources on a variety of topics ranging from heart health and cancer prevention to exercise tips, heart-healthy recipes and more.
Managing the Holidays When You Struggle with Food
Having an eating disorder can make family time a challenge. Try these tips to show kindness to yourself and others.
Four Things to Know About Eczema
This itchy skin condition mostly affects children but happens to adults, too.
Is That Gunk in Your Eye Conjunctivitis?
Here are three things you need to know about pinkeye.
Can This Treatment Cure a Peanut Allergy?
A new type of immunotherapy could minimize serious allergic reactions.
Allergies, Children's Health, Immunotherapy, Pediatric Medicine
How to Talk to Your Teen About Unhealthy Behaviors
Around age 11, children experience a major growth of neurons, or brain cells, that shifts which parts of the brain dominate behavior and decision-making. At this time, the prefrontal cortex, which controls behavior and decision-making, is growing but not yet mature, while the limbic system, which controls fear and pleasure, is becoming the most active…
Post-Cancer Rehab: Easing Back into Daily Life After Cancer
Six common side effects of cancer treatment and what you can do about them.
Cancer, Health, Lymphatic System, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Services
What You Need to Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
It may be most common in small children, but that doesn’t mean you’re immune.
Worried That Sore Throat Is Strep? Read On
Four things you need to know about strep throat.
Prehypertension: High Blood Pressure’s Warning Sign
What you need to know if you’ve been diagnosed with elevated blood pressure.