FAMILY HEALTH

Taking Care of Your Family


Parents are the ultimate caregivers, from children's birth through adolescence. But kids don't come with maintenance manuals on caring for cuts and bumps, illnesses and serious injuries, or general wellness. Moms and dads also need to care for their own health and wellness, and sometimes for aging relatives.

 

Here you’ll find health news, research and Triangle resources to help you care for your family's health and well-being.

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Silence Noisy Toys to Protect Your Child's Hearing
Shop wisely to protect your child's ears from today's noisy toys that could do permanent damage.
Teens and Sleep Deprivation Equals Risky Behavior
Teens who get less than eight hours of sleep a night are more likely to smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol, and to seriously consider suicide.
UNC Hospitals Opens First U.S. Inpatient Perinatal Psychiatry Unit
UNC Hospitals five-bed unit for women with moderate to severe postpartum depression is the first of its kind in the U.S.


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