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Can You Have Hepatitis C and Not Know It?

Eric Puffenbarger | 9/18/2019 | General Health

Millions of Americans have hepatitis C, but most may not know it. How do you know if you’re one of them? Find out if you should get a hepatitis C screening. More »

More Ticks Mean More Tick-Borne Illnesses Like Lyme Disease

Elizabeth Timms | 9/17/2019 | Prevention

Does it feel like ticks are everywhere lately? You can’t escape the horror stories of tick-borne illnesses, so learn what's a myth vs. fact about ticks. More »

What Are the Warning Signs of a Relapse?

Elizabeth Timms | 9/16/2019 | General Health

Relapses are relatively common when someone is fighting to overcome an addiction. Know the warning signs of relapse as addiction is difficult to overcome. More »

Kegels: The Lowdown on the Muscles Down Low

Amy Sarah Marshall | 9/12/2019 | Prevention, Treatments

You've heard of them, you've probably even used them, but do you really know what Kegels are & why they matter? Get answers from our pelvic medicine expert Jennifer Dillman, NP. More »

Prevent Falls with 3 Exercises to Improve Balance as You Age

Elizabeth Timms | 9/11/2019 | General Health

One in three adults over age 65 falls each year, so it's important to improve balance as you age. Falls often result in injuries or broken bones. More »

Sorry, Grandma! Debunking Common Cold Remedies

Elizabeth Timms | 9/6/2019 | General Health

Family members have been passing down these old wives tales about common cold remedies for generations. Sorry, grandma! Susan Werner, MD, debunks them right in time for flu season. More »

From Stress Eating to Bariatric Surgery: Angela Taylor’s New Lease on Life

Nate Braeuer | 9/5/2019 | Patient Stories, Videos

Angela Taylor's struggles with weight management were compounded by tragic loss. Her endocrinologist recommended bariatric surgery. Read her story. More »

Sideline Care: How Sports Medicine Doctors Treat High School, UVA and JMU Athletes

Eric Puffenbarger | 9/3/2019 | General Health

If you go to a local high school, UVA or JMU sporting event, UVA sports medicine doctors will likely be there ready to help athletes if they get injured. Learn more about the care that this team provides and how it can benefit regular patients too. More »

Suicide Rates on the Rise: 4 Tips to Help if Someone is Suicidal

Elizabeth Timms | 9/2/2019 | Prevention

As suicide rates continue to rise each year, we all may know someone who is suicidal. These tips can help you support or take action for someone you love. More »

7 Quick Questions with UVA Hematologist Oncologist Indumathy Varadarajan, MD

Holly Ford | 8/30/2019 | People of UVA, Videos

Indumathy Varadarajan, MD, is a hematologist oncologist at UVA Cancer Center who specializes in caring for patients with a variety of blood cancers. More »