Visiting aging relatives over the holidays? Amongst the joy, this is an opportunity to consider the effects of aging and check up on your loved ones.
Most people try to quit smoking cigarettes four or five times before it sticks. So if you or your loved one can't figure out how to quit smoking for good, you're not alone.
As we spend more time inside, doctors are seeing more upper respiratory infections in kids. There have also been two cases of mumps at UVA.
It can be daunting to find out that your Thanksgiving guests have food allergies. You can usually accommodate them without taking your favorites off the menu.
The results from this international study are reassuring both for parents who exclusively breastfeed and those who struggle and supplement with formula.
Your kids are going to get way too much candy. Get tips for what to do with it and how you can keep them safe during trick-or-treating.
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.
If you drink too much water, the concentration of sodium in your blood drops, and, in severe cases, you can die. Don't force water: Drink to your thirst.
At least half of all women over age 40 suffer from some form of incontinence. Find out how to treat it in the fall issue of our family health magazine.
Food should taste good, but we also want it to be Pinterest-worthy. With a few tweaks, this salad can be both.
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