More patients are eligible for organ transplantation than ever before. If you've been told you're not a candidate, it may be time to seek a second opinion at UVA.
Just because a diet is popular doesn't mean it's good for you. Before you jump on the bandwagon, get the pros and cons of some of the diets trending today.
Flu season means more of us are at an increased risk of acute myocardial infarction or heart attack, according to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Before most of us venture out into the cold, we protect our hands with gloves, cover our head with a hat and slip on a warm coat. But did you know that it’s also important to protect your heart when temperatures drop?
Before you abandon the Pill or trade in your IUD, read this Q&A to get the whole story.
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The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology introduced new guidelines for high blood pressure, which means many Americans who were previously categorized as having “prehypertension” will now be Stage 1.
Within the past decade, yoga has infiltrated not only Western culture, but also Western medicine. That’s because the more we learn about this ancient practice, the more we realize its benefits go far beyond flexibility and muscle toning. Multiple studies have shown that yoga can positively impact the body in…
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