Worried about your teen drinking, smoking or engaging in other unsafe behaviors?. It’s important to start a conversation with your child so they know how to make healthy choices on their own. Here are 6 tips for getting started. #UNCHealthTalk.

When pregnancy is considered high-risk, you don’t have to face it alone. Maternal-fetal medicine specialists are here to care for you and your baby throughout the journey. #UNCHealthTalk.

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It’s not always easy to talk with aging parents about their health, goals, and limitations—but these conversations matter. A UNC Health geriatrician shares tips to help you navigate these emotional moments with care and confidence. #UNCHealthTalk .

Almost 1 in 4 Americans adults live with #ChronicPain. Researchers at @UNC_SOM and @UNCPharmacy are working together to create a new pain medication that can offer relief to those in need—without causing drug dependence or withdrawal symptoms. @US_Pain.

The program committee, along with the @UNC_SOM's Dean of Research and Dean of Graduate Education, welcomed 34 students into the inaugural class. They will engage in intensive instruction/research to train future scientists & industry professionals for the biomedical workforce.

Last Thursday marked a milestone for @UNC! The School of Medicine's UNC Department of Cell Biology and Physiology (@UNC_CBP) launched the university’s first-ever Biomedical Master’s Program for a cohort of incoming students.

Viral #hepatitis is a treatable disease, but many don’t know they have it. Here’s what you need to know about the viruses that cause hepatitis. #UNCHealthTalk.

Researchers @UNC are advancing the development of a new pain medication. Using their knowledge of neuroscience and pharmacology, the research team is now working on drug candidates that can specifically target the brain cells that make pain "unpleasant.".

Are more younger women getting breast cancer? UNC Health cancer epidemiologist Melissa Troester, PhD, breaks down the data and shares what it means for the future of women’s health. #WorldBreastCancerResearchDay #UNCHealthTalk.

Aging brings changes and new health concerns. Geriatricians are doctors who specialize in this stage of life. Here’s what older people should know about them. #UNCHealthTalk.

3rd-year @UNC_SOM PhD student Celeste Robles and PhD advisor Helen Lazear named in 2025 cohort of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Gilliam Fellows Program!.

“Sleepwalking in and of itself is not harmful, and kids outgrow it,” says UNC Health neurologist and sleep medicine physician Nathan Walker, MD. #UNCHealthTalk.

Dry eyes & dry mouth have a variety of causes, including medications, allergies & underlying health conditions. But it’s important to consider whether these are symptoms of Sjogren’s disease—especially if you’re a woman in your 40s. #UNCHealthTalk.

The parents of twins Amelia and Makenzie Kahn, who have been battling Batten disease, are now celebrating signs of progress one year into a first-in-kind clinical study at @UNC_Health_Care. Hear more about their story with @ABC11_WTVD.

A new study led by investigators at the UNC School of Medicine reveals how dietary changes significantly reduce persistent post-traumatic headaches, a common and debilitating consequence of traumatic brain injury.

Everyone is at risk for dehydration, heat exhaustion and #heatstroke during the summer months, but if you have one of these 5 health issues, you need to take extra care. #UNCHealthTalk #medX.

Does your child get eaten up by #mosquitoes or other bugs? Here's how to choose the best bug repellent for your family. #UNCHealthTalk #BugRepellent .

Spider bites are rare, and most of the time, they can be treated at home. UNC Health family medicine doctor LeRon Jackson, MD, spun a web of information about what to do if a spider bites you. #UNCHealthTalk.

Always yawning or reaching for a second—or third—cup of coffee? If you’re consistently tired, it’s time to ask why. Here are some possible explanations for your exhaustion and tips to try. #UNCHealthTalk #Fatigue.

There are guidelines for how much sleep people of different ages need, but your body might already be telling you what you require. Look for these signs that you might need more shut-eye. #UNCHealthTalk.