10-Year-Old Boy with Juvenile Arthritis Is Living His Baseball Dreams
Juvenile arthritis is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the joints.
Arthritis, Children's Health, Chronic Illness, Health, Rheumatology
Wellness
At UNC Health, 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.
How Your Primary Care Physician and Specialists Work Together
Your primary care physician is home base even when you need to see a specialist.
pp, Primary Care
Do You Have to Worry About Monkeypox? 7 Questions and Answers
An infectious diseases expert says a widespread outbreak is not going to happen.
Contagions, Infectious Diseases
Can You Increase Your Metabolism?
Metabolic rate determines how much food your body needs to thrive.
Sports Medicine, Wellness
Cancer Patients: Know When to Call Your Healthcare Team for Help
Infections and illnesses can be more severe in people with cancer.
Cancer, Medical Tips
Umbilical Cord Blood Donation Saved 1-Year-Old Boy’s Life
Donating your baby’s umbilical cord blood is free and simple.
Cancer, Children's Health, Health, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, UNC Children's
Virtual Care: The Right Care at the Right Time
Many conditions can be treated by connecting with a provider virtually.
Virtual Care
How to Spot Signs of Hearing and Vision Problems in Babies and Todd...
Catching early warning signs is key to your child’s development.
Babies, Children's Health, Eye Health, Hearing
5 Things to Know About Pregnancy Past Age 35
The risk of complications increases with age, but they aren’t a given.
Health, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, Women's Health
Looking for Causes and Cures of a Fatal Disease in Newborns
Necrotizing enterocolitis strikes infants, particularly preemies, without warning.
Babies, Health
FAQ: Is Melatonin the Answer to Getting Better Sleep?
What you need to know before using melatonin supplements for yourself or your kids.
Adolescents, Children's Health, Health, Sleep
Understanding Self-Harm and How to Help Someone Struggling
These behaviors are most common in adolescents and can be treated.
Adolescents, Children's Health, Health, Mental Health