6 Ways Alcohol Can Damage Your Gut
Potential problems range from occasional heartburn to organ failure.
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.
Do You Need a Different Mask to Fight Omicron?
The fit of your mask is the most important factor in determining if it’s effective.
Can You Trust Home COVID-19 Test Results?
Home testing can be part of an overall prevention plan.
Vaccines for Youngest Children Delayed: What Parents Should Know
The dose tested was safe, but not high enough to work.
4 Ways Volunteering Can Be Good for Your Health
Volunteering can provide multiple health benefits while you help your community.
The Pills to Fight COVID-19
Two newly FDA-authorized drugs have been shown to reduce severe disease.
Tics Are Uncontrollable—and Completely Normal
No treatment is necessary unless the child is bothered or becomes a target of teasing.
High Risk for COVID-19 and Flu? How to Stay Well This Winter
First, make sure you’re up to date on your flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
Do You Have COVID-19 or a Sinus Infection?
If you’re not feeling well, get tested for COVID-19.
Could It Be Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
IBS can be difficult to deal with, but symptoms often improve with treatment.
6 Ways to Keep Your Newborn Healthy
Take these steps to avoid illness and ease anxiety.
5 Things That Cause Constipation—and 5 Ways to Feel Better
When your bowels get sluggish, there are things you can do to get your system moving again.