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Cooler weather and COVID-19 make outdoor jogging a great exercise option.| UNC Health Talk
This year, approximately 2 million people in the United States have learned or will learn they have some form of cancer. Many of those people are the parent of a child younger than the age of 18. “Being a parent with a child at home does make for a different cancer experience,” says UNC Health… The post 5 Tips for Parents Who Have Cancer first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
In many ways, James Burr is a typical 4-year-old. “He loves being outside, building train sets and garbage trucks, garbage trucks, garbage trucks,” says his mother, Kathryn Burr. “He loves going to the beach, and all of the garbage people there know who he is and come to see him.” But James is facing extraordinary… The post Fewer Seizures, More Trucks: Treating James’s Batten Disease first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
This article originally ran on October 24, 2018, and was updated October 31, 2025. It’s never too early to talk about consent. You can help keep your child safe, whether they’re 2 or 17, by starting the conversation. “Consent is about more than sexual activity; it’s about communicating and expressing boundaries about your body,” says… The post How to Talk About Consent with Your Kids first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
When you were a child, you might have noticed that your parent or grandparent took a medication, but do you know what it was for? You may be aware that your parents see several specialists for their health now, but could you name all the reasons why? If not, you may want to pick up… The post What to Know About Your Family Health History first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
Your knees may not have crossed your mind in your 20s, but as the years go by, those same joints can start making their presence known with every step, bend, or climb. That’s likely the result of osteoarthritis, the breakdown of cartilage that cushions joints. “Knee X-rays showing osteoarthritis are more common as people age,… The post 4 Tips for Healthy Knees first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
Pregnancy is tough for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is balancing your own medical needs with trying to provide the best environment for your baby. It’s important to be mindful about what you put in your body because your baby is exposed to everything you consume. But you’re still a human… The post Taking Medication Safely While Pregnant first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
Cooler weather and COVID-19 make outdoor jogging a great exercise option.| UNC Health Talk
High temperatures and humidity can be dangerous, especially for at-risk people.| UNC Health Talk
Here’s how to reduce the risk of common running injuries.| UNC Health Talk
The two conditions have similar symptoms but require different treatments.| UNC Health Talk
Here’s what to consider when choosing the right fitness facility for you.| UNC Health Talk
If you need motivation, feel stuck or want to be safe, these exercise pros can help.| UNC Health Talk
After a career as an attorney for the United States Courts in Washington, D.C., and more than a decade living in southern Florida, Mark Braswell and his husband, Enrique, moved to Hendersonville, North Carolina, in November 2021 to enjoy mountain life. Braswell, 67, a North Carolina native, found himself enjoying trips to Biltmore Estate as… The post Targeted Treatment for Cancer is Providing “Wonderful Tomorrows” first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
Decades of research into autism has revealed this much: There is no simple answer for what causes the condition. In each person with autism, genes and their environment combined in a unique way, experts say. “What causes autism in one person is unlikely to be the cause in another person,” says Laura Grofer Klinger, PhD,… The post What We Know—and Don’t—About the Causes of Autism first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
This article originally ran July 3, 2019, and was updated October 10, 2025. You had a screening mammogram and the results showed you have dense breast tissue. What does that mean and how does it affect your risk of getting breast cancer? We talked to Barbara Dull, MD, UNC Health breast surgical oncologist, and learned these… The post 5 Things to Know About Dense Breasts first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
Everyone needs sleep to perform at their best, but that’s especially true if you or your child have been diagnosed with epilepsy, the condition that causes seizures. “It’s a two-way relationship: Sleep affects epilepsy, and epilepsy affects sleep,” says UNC Health neurologist Lynn Liu, MD. “It can cause a vicious cycle in which sleep disruption… The post What’s the Connection Between Sleep and Epilepsy? first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
An itchy vulva can be caused by few different things—a yeast infection, a sexually transmitted infection or even an irritating soap or detergent. Less commonly, itchiness can be caused by lichen sclerosus, a chronic autoimmune skin condition that affects the vulva. (It also can affect the penis, but this is very rare.) As with other… The post Itchy Vulva? What to Know about Lichen Sclerosus first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
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This common infection requires antibiotics.| UNC Health Talk
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The weeks after childbirth can be a big adjustment. Here’s how to plan for it.| UNC Health Talk
Unnecessary meds not only won’t heal you, but they can do more harm than good.| UNC Health Talk
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Prescription drugs can shorten the duration of illness, but not everyone needs them.| UNC Health Talk
The drug can prevent hospitalization, but not everyone needs it.| UNC Health Talk
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That voice that tells you you’re not good enough doesn’t help you achieve your goals.| UNC Health Talk
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Realistic goals will set you up for long-term success.| UNC Health Talk
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Here’s what researchers know about how smartphones affect your mind—and your eyes.| UNC Health Talk
You might think of physical therapy as something you do if you are injured in a game or a car accident, or if you had a major surgery—and it is! However, there are many other reasons people benefit from physical therapy, and some may surprise you.| UNC Health Talk
Getting enough sleep is vital for our mental and physical health.| UNC Health Talk
This common yet potentially serious virus can be especially dangerous for infants.| UNC Health Talk
Pediatrician Edward Pickens, MD, talks about why baby vaccines are a must.| UNC Health Talk
A guide to the check-ups, vaccines and conversations your adolescent needs, and when.| UNC Health Talk
If you feel ill whenever you eat a certain food, several things could be happening.| UNC Health Talk
The flu vaccine is a simple way to avoid severe illness.| UNC Health Talk
Moodiness may seem like the very definition of the teen years. The ups and downs of puberty can perplex even the most patient parent. And children of any age can feel depressed, anxious, emotional or unfocused—just ask the parents of any child who wasn’t invited to a party or didn’t make the team.| UNC Health Talk
Learn how digging in the dirt can be good for your mind and body.| UNC Health Talk
When life gets busy, is your workout the first thing you eliminate so you can get everything done? It’s just one workout, you think. But then weeks have gone by, and you haven’t returned to your exercise routine.| UNC Health Talk
Get the most out of your fitness center membership with this insider’s guide.| UNC Health Talk
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A physical therapist shares everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.| UNC Health Talk
Meningitis is rare but potentially fatal. Know the symptoms.| UNC Health Talk
When we think of epidemics, we might have in mind widespread infectious diseases such as measles or polio. But the U.S. surgeon general says our nation is gripped by another epidemic, in the form of loneliness and isolation, which is having significant consequences to us as individuals and as a society.| UNC Health Talk
