Gestational diabetes is a common condition that affects up to 10 percent of pregnant women. We talked to Annelee Boyle, MD, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at UVA Health System to find out more about it.

Join us as we journey through preconception, pregnancy, childbirth and beyond in a series we…

Laura Aimone’s pregnancy was progressing along normally, although she did feel tired in her second trimester, which she didn’t expect. “I just kind of figured that’s what me being pregnant was,” she says. Her baby was measuring small, but doctors at University Physicians for Women at Northridge were monitoring…

We’re trying new heart-healthy recipes every month and will share the results with you. All recipes are from Club Red, UVA’s heart health club for women.

Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Frittata with Fresh Herbs

I’m always on the lookout for quick and easy meals for my twin toddlers, who’ve…

A diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) meant two and a half years of chemotherapy for little Anna Pitts.

Anna Pitts laughs with her big sister Grace.

Her parents Krissy and Rob knew UVA was a short drive away from their Free Union home. It was there they met Anna’s doctor…

Editor’s note: We interviewed Tina again in spring 2017. Read about how she’s doing now. 

Tina Tinsley’s dream was to be a mother, and her wish was granted after years of trying. But because of cystic fibrosis, she couldn’t do basic tasks that most moms take for granted. She couldn’t…

We’re trying new heart-healthy recipes every month and will share the results with you. All recipes are from Club Red, UVA’s heart health club for women.

Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken

I’ve said it before: While I like to cook, I don’t have much time to spend in the kitchen these days. I need…

Worried About Your Heart Health?

These 10 Quick Heart Tips will help you get started on the road to heart health. Watch now!

I love fish. When I was a kid, I preferred the Filet-O-Fish to anything offered in the Happy Meal. These days, my tastes have matured. I’m always on the lookout for healthy, sustainable fish options, but choosing fish is often confusing. Which fish is safest? Should I eat farmed…

I love the holidays. I buy gifts for those less fortunate and enjoy celebrating with friends and family, and if I’m really lucky, there’s some snow. No stress. But now, I have twin infants, so I’m willing to bet the holidays are about to get a lot more hectic…

We’re trying new heart-healthy recipes every month and will share the results with you. All recipes are from Club Red, UVA’s heart health club for women.

See the original recipe: Citrus Roasted Chicken

With five-month-old twin boys, I don’t have a lot of time to cook these days. If we get a frozen…