General Health (Page 18)

Should your child wear a mask in school? Our experts answer important questions for back to school.

Vasculitis left actor Ashton Kutcher unable to see, hear, or walk for a time. A UVA Health expert explains what it is and vasculitis symptoms to watch for.

If you’ve had chickenpox, you’re at risk for shingles. Some viruses can become dormant, also known as virus latency, and they stay with you forever.

Informed, full of worldly opinions, but cautious, reserved: I don't get my teens' Gen Z characteristics. A teen psychologist explains what's going on.

An ALS prognosis is bleak. Read how one beloved doctor with ALS is taking action to get treatments approved faster.

Learn the defining moment that made Paola Gehrig, MD, want to become a gynecologic cancer doctor who treats ovarian, cervical, and other cancers women face.

Before you buy in to the TV ads taking aim at vaginal mesh, learn the history of this procedure, how it's used and why it's still a good option for some women.

We're all tired of the COVID pandemic, but the omicron BA.5 variant can still cause serious illness or a big disruption to your routine. See what you need to know about the surge.

As a bi-racial woman, anxiety has followed me since childhood. I found help. Learn why it's vital as a minority to take care of your mental health.

Crippling polio was feared by American parents before a vaccine wiped it out. New fears arise with the first polio case in nearly a decade.