General Health

Here's easy, expert tips on how to prevent dementia: Our neuropsychologist gives us the surprising facts on what keeps your brain healthy.

Is caffeine good or bad for your heart? The truth is, it has benefits, but some risks too. Read on for more on caffeine and your heart.

In 1513, Leonardo DaVinci may have drawn the first illustration of a congenital heart defect (CHD). But he was ahead of his time. While CHDs have existed as long as people have, our ability to study them has been limited. And even once we could study them, it would be…

Wondering what you need to know about bird flu in Virginia? Here are answers to the most common questions on bird flu.

Heart disease can sneak up on you. Knowing the heart tests used to check your health helps you make the best health decisions for you.

Learn more about taste and smell disorders, including what causes them and what you can do about them.

Two of our doctors share their expertise and answer commonly asked questions about screening.

Is your family struggling to find ways to get winter exercise? These tips can help keep you moving together all winter long.

Does taking a month off from drinking alcohol actually make a difference to your health? According to GI specialist Neeral Shah, MD, the answer to "is Dry January worth it" is a resounding YES. "That pause in your system allows your body to recover. The liver does have some regenerative…

The smoky haze the last few days has made our air quality worse. See how to check your local air quality with the AQI and what it means for you.