October 30, 2019
Ken Mack – Class of ’79, UNC Football Letterman and Former Assistant Coach Video Transcript Michael Washington: Ken, you’ve had an incredible journey—from playing football here at Carolina to returning as an assistant coach. When you think about men’s health today, what stands out to you most? Ken Mack: I think men’s health is extremely …
September 28, 2019
Charles A. Sanders, MD & Elizabeth Ann Sanders – Visionary Supporters, Men’s Health Champions The UNC Department of Urology honors the visionary support of Charles Addison and Elizabeth Ann Sanders. Through their generosity and dedication, we are building upon our commitment to improving men’s health through a comprehensive UNC Men’s Health Program, of the first …
September 5, 2019
Today, not all cancer is actively treated. Some slow-growing cancers may be monitored closely to determine if treatment is ever needed. This approach is called active surveillance.
August 29, 2019
If you’re an anxious man, you must acknowledge it. Many men do not acknowledge their anxiety, and as a result, they may suffer. Accept that you have anxiety, and know there is no shame in having it.
August 28, 2019
If you had to choose, which would you rather have: a healthy father or a good father? Studies suggest men often make this choice and pick being a good father over being healthy. Becoming a father is a major milestone in the life of a man, often shifting their focus away from the personal and …
July 15, 2019
Cancers that typically affect people in their teens and 20s include leukemia, lymphoma, melanoma, thyroid, ovarian and testicular cancers, brain tumors and sarcomas. A positive is that they can tolerate more intensive therapy however, toxic treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy can have negative effects on other parts of the body, including the reproductive organs.
July 7, 2019
Lowry Caudill – UNC Alumni, Board Member of Carolina Research Ventures, Past-Chair of the UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees and the University’s Innovation Circle and Adjunct Professor with UNC Department of Chemistry Video Transcript Michael Washington: Dr. Caudill, you’ve been a longtime supporter of UNC and a leader in innovation and health. Can you tell …
July 6, 2019
Race does affect a child's likelihood of surviving cancer. Black children were between 38 and 95 percent more likely to die of the nine cancers studied, and Hispanic children were between 31 and 65 percent more likely to die.
July 5, 2019
About 4.9 million adults in the United States have liver disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than 40,000 people die from it each year.
July 5, 2019
Worried about Skin Cancer? See a Dermatologist if you experience the appearance of new moles or changes to your existing moles or have any of the following risk factors for melanoma: a family history of melanoma, more than 50 moles, lots of freckles, red hair, a tendency to get a sunburn
July 5, 2019
A primary care provider (PCP) is the Doctor is the main Doctor you should visit and get routine preventive screenings from. Guys, look for a Geriatrician (if over 65 years old), an Internal Medicine doctor (Internists), or a Family Med doctor.
July 2, 2019
Ross Simpson, Jr., MD, Ph.D. – Cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at UNC School of Medicine Video Transcript Michael Washington: Dr. Simpson, thank you for joining us. Can you start by telling us a little about your work at UNC? Dr. Ross Simpson: I’m Ross Simpson, a clinical cardiologist at the University of North Carolina. …