A study by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers found that obese children as young as 3 years old have elevated levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation that in adults is considered an early warning sign for possible future heart disease.
Adam Zolotor, MD, MPH, an assistant professor in the department of family medicine in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, has received the school’s prestigious James W. Woods Junior Faculty Award.
More Americans than ever are suffering from allergies. As spring allergy season approaches, expert Maya Jerath explains what researchers do – and do not – know about why we get them.
This weekend, Dr. Jim Evans joins Here's to Your Health to discuss genetics and ethics. This is the first in a series of programs on medical ethics that will air over the next two months.
UNC Health Care is now accepting nominations for the Elaine M. Hill Award through March 21. This award is given to a volunteer who exemplifies dedication, service, concern, and approaches his/her duties to the patient and or area of service with sensitivity and empathy.
The Grantsource Library invites health affairs faculty members to a hands-on workshop on identifying funding sources for your research, programs, and other scholarly endeavors.
The Society of Acupuncture Research (SAR) will hold its 2010 International conference at the Sheraton Hotel in Chapel Hill from March 17 - 21. The conference is hosted by the UNC Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
During the University's spring break (March 6 - 14), Chapel Hill Transit (CHT) will end weekday services earlier in the evening on the CM, CW, D, J, NU and V routes.
For the week of March 8 - 12 the Beach Cafe will close at 3 p.m. However, EspressOasis will stay open until its normal 6 p.m. closing time. The Tar Heal café, Terrace Cafe, Overlook Cafe, and Corner Cafes will maintain their normal hours during spring break.
