General Health

The director of the Women's Heart program at UVA Health explains how gender bias in healthcare impacts patients and her experience as a cardiologist.

Scott Heysell knows colon cancer is on the rise in young people. He didn't expect it to hit him at the peak of his career. The doctor shares his journey.

Wondering if your child's ear infections and sore throats are signs you need a specialist? Here's when to talk to an ENT.

No one thing explains rising colon cancer rates among young people. But fascinating colon and rectal cancer research at UVA Health sheds light on why.

When you see the words “heart disease,” it's not always about heart attack. See the types of heart disease, what they share, and how they're different.

The secret to a longer life may lie in what UVA Health scientists call AMAR, the Sanskrit word for ‘immortality.’

How do hot dogs cause cancer? Find out why processed food is risky and what you should eat instead.

Learn what to do after a concussion and how UVA Health research could help stop the serious effects of multiple concussions.

Racial heart disease disparities continue partly because research studies often don't have enough people from different races. See how we're trying to help.

There's no cure for heart failure. But with an early diagnosis, you better your chances. You can reverse heart failure symptoms; see your next steps now.