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Running is a great form of exercise, but it’s important to keep safety in mind. One of our physicians who is a longtime runner shares what she’s learned.

A parent’s support is crucial all the time but especially when your child is in mental health treatment. Support your child with these 5 therapist-approved tips.

Headed to the beach with your children soon? Have fun without sacrificing their safety using these 5 tips.

Are you struggling to keep your kids entertained and healthy during the long summer days? Keep your child's mind and body active with these 5 tips.

Did you know that women who consume three alcoholic drinks per week have a 15 percent higher chance of getting breast cancer compared with women who don’t drink? Here's what you need to know about alcohol's impact on women's health:

Celebrate Disability Pride Month! Throughout this month, we honor, appreciate, and recognize the diversity of abilities. July was selected for this observance to commemorate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990.

When you're feeling ill, your specific symptoms determine whether you should call 911, go to the ER, or consider urgent care. Kevin Biese, director of the division of geriatric emergency medicine at the UNC School of Medicine, breaks down the urgency of various symptoms: https://ow.ly/znxC50SCA6R

UNC Health will serve as the official host for this year's annual Healthcare Data and Analytics Association conference! Join us from Sept. 16-19, at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Discounted early bird registration is open now!

Doctors warn that splashing water isn't enough to cool an infant in extreme heat. It's best to move the child indoors to an air-conditioned space to cool down. "They produce more heat, and their temperature rises faster," pediatric emergency doctor Daniel Park, MD says. "They also hold more heat and sweat at a lower rate than adults."

Willis Wu, MD, FACC, has been honored with a named gift of $500,000 to support emerging clinical and research needs related to structural heart care. The gift is the largest named gift ever made to UNC Health Rex. "It's a tremendous honor," says Dr. Wu. "This type of gift allows us to touch so many more people in North Carolina."