Healthy Balance

Flu season runs from October to May. The flu shot is the best way to avoid getting the flu. Get vaccinated at your local pharmacy, UVA pharmacies, your doctor's office or your local department of health. More »

Too much coffee: Can it kill you? Are your kids at risk for a caffeine overdose? Dr. Holstege explains why coffee isn't bad, how headlines don't tell the whole story, and why you should focus on how caffeine is hurting your sleep. More »

UVA Transplant Program 50th Anniversary. This infographic gives a brief history of the numbers behind the successful program. More »

This north African vegetarian dish is healthy and delicious, perfect for autumn. Get the recipe. More »

Orthopedic surgeon and hand specialist Bobby Chhabra, MD, will soon be giving injury reports on the ESPN Fantasy Football podcast. More »

Is the ketogenic diet safe? Hear from UVA registered dietician Diana Gulotta and learn why she only recommends the diet for those under medical supervision. More »

You’ve probably heard about the ketogenic diet before, but you probably didn't know variations of it can be used to treat epilepsy for patients whose seizures aren’t well managed with medication. Learn more about how it works. More »

Conor Martin was diagnosed with MSUD at birth. Thanks to a pediatric liver transplant between UVA and UPMC, Conor received a life-saving transplant. More »

A mysterious pain in your neck could get treated with physical therapy. You could also be at risk for an aneurysm or blood clot and need surgery. Vascular surgeon Margaret Tracci, MD, explains the variations of thoracic outlet syndrome. More »

While pediatric oncologist Daniel “Trey” Lee was working at the NIH, he tested a form of gene therapy as a possible way to save children with leukemia. Now at UVA, Lee just gave the first dose of an experimental immunotherapy to a 14-year-old with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. More »