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New Insights into Weight Loss Medications and Their Impact on Breast Cancer Risk
This article originally appeared on OncLive.com. Stephen Hursting, PhD, MPH, professor, Department of Nutrition, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, and professor of nutrition, UNC Nutrition Research Institute,...
Shaping the Future of B Vitamin Research: Dr. Natalia Krupenko Co-Chairs 2024 FASEB Conference
Natalia Krupenko, PhD, an associate professor at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, served as co-chair for the FASEB Science Research Conference on B Vitamins and One-Carbon Metabolism, in Niagara Falls, New York. As one of the leading forums in the field, this...
3 Ways to Keep Your Child Healthy This School Year
This article originally appeared on UNC Health Talk. Kids get sick—a lot. Sometimes there’s no way to prevent a cold, flu or stomach bug, and you just have to ride it out as a family. But not every virus that circulates at your school has to come home with your kid....
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