Health
Health: Conquering Physical, Mental, and Public Challenges
The Defense Against Flu
May 12, 2015
Obesity makes influenza more dangerous. But it may also give us clues about how to stop potentially fatal flu earlier.
Cleaning up Air Quality
May 7, 2015
A UNC researcher investigates why North Carolina teachers are having trouble breathing—in their own classrooms.
Beat the Heat
April 30, 2015
As summer approaches, Maggie Kovach is finding ways for North Carolinians to avoid getting sick from the sun.
The Family Disease
April 24, 2015
Cystic fibrosis took five of her siblings at a young age. Now, Wanda O’Neal is part of a team of UNC researchers searching for reasons why. Their latest work provides insight that will help unravel why a sixth sibling with CF is living a productive life as he turns 50.
Extreme Cell Makeover
March 24, 2015
Mini-guts help researchers isolate and track stem cells to improve intestinal health.
Sleep for Cells
February 12, 2015
With new funding, a UNC startup is poised to halt the most devastating effects of chemotherapy.
Kids’ Chronic Care
February 10, 2015
Imagine taking five or ten medications a day—before you even graduate high school. An undergrad researcher helps young adults transition to managing their own care.
Another Breastfeeding Benefit
February 6, 2015
Gut bacteria reveal that exclusively breastfed babies are better equipped for the transition to solids.