With all of the excitement of celebrating the holiday season, it’s also important to keep safety in mind when buying kids toys.
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of hypothermia so you can protect yourself and help others who may be more at risk this winter.
Plant-based burgers and meat are still one of the top trending food items. But, is eating plant-based burgers instead of the real thing really good for you? Registered dietician Katherine Basbaum gives some insight.
Norovirus outbreaks are common during the winter at crowded locations such as schools or cruise ships. Get advice on avoiding this stomach bug.
Are poinsettias toxic? What about mistletoe or holly? Get the facts about poisonous holiday plants and safety tips from Blue Ridge Poison Center experts.
Do you really need to get the flu vaccine every year? Get the answer to this question and more from a local UVA pediatrician, Susan Werner, MD.
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.
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.
Can you get poison ivy rash from dead plants? Are some people immune to getting the rash? Get answers to these questions and more in our poison ivy myths vs. facts.
Keep these survival tips in mind before heading out on your next outdoor adventure, especially if you plan to be out in a remote area.
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