We will all experience health problems during our lives. Often, health problems are short-lived and have a single cause. Chronic diseases, on the other hand, are illnesses that can last for a long ...

There are few true marvels of modern medicine that have significantly improved life expectancy and health outcomes for Americans since the advent of penicillin. Despite the steady stream of new ...

At UNC Health, we’re dedicated to helping you lead a healthier, happier life. Check out our health tips and resources on a variety of topics from mental wellbeing and how to avoid exercise injuries to ...

The number of Americans relying on psychotherapy went up between 2018 and 2021, whereas the number of people using psychiatric medications went down. More Americans with mental health needs have been ...

The beginning of the year is a great opportunity to check in on your health.

Viral hepatitis is a leading cause of liver disease, liver cancer and liver transplant in the United States and is a focus of an annual national awareness campaign that occurs each May. While viral ...

Mental health has much in common with physical health. There are times when both falter and treatment is needed. There are no set criteria for when to seek treatment for mental health issues, but it’s ...

This story is being published in partnership with MindSite News, a nonprofit news site that reports on mental health. On the morning of July 4, 2022, 10-year-old Mason Tepper was in the car with his ...