Healthy Balance

On a hot summer day, there’s no greater escape than your favorite swimming hole. But before you dive in, be aware that there are water safety hazards that could put you and your family at risk for accident, illness or injury. More »

Essential oils contain many active chemicals, have strong fragrances, and are popular ingredients in soaps, massage oils and perfumes. Essential oils can be dangerous when used incorrectly. Read more about essential oil safety tips. More »

Always on the go? Recent studies suggest that Botox injections are safe and effective for the treatment of overactive bladder. More »

Are you a runner looking for local races? We’ve rounded up all the upcoming races in the Charlottesville area benefitting the University of Virginia. Even if you're not a runner yet, there's plenty of time to train. More »

As an interventional radiologist, Moosavi performs minimally invasive procedures to treat many conditions. He practices at Radiology Vein and Vascular Care Gainesville. More »

Exercise cramps can happen to anyone, especially when pushing yourself to the limit. But how do you know when these severe muscle cramps are something more serious? Get answers and advice from one of UVA's sports medicine experts. More »

If you or your child suffer from asthma, it’s important to be aware that some common allergens can compromise home air quality and trigger asthma symptoms. More »

In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month, we sat down with neurosurgeon Min Park, MD, an expert in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery. More »

For infants and kids in preschool, the recent warmer weather also means an increased risk of hand, foot and mouth disease. We talked to pediatrician Juli-Anne Wade, MD, who is seeing more of this virus in her patients at Augusta Pediatrics. More »

You probably know someone who’s had Lyme disease. But every year, Virginia residents are diagnosed with two other tick-borne illnesses: Rocky Mountain spotted fever and ehrlichiosis. More »