General Health (Page 23)

For the 1 out of 100 people in the world with celiac disease, a gluten-free diet is not a choice. It’s a requirement to stay healthy and prevent side effects.

Practicing mindfulness — paying attention to the present moment — can help with severe stress and improve physical symptoms.

Intermittent fasting isn't a new idea -- it's how our ancestors ate. But this way of eating isn't for everyone. Jennifer Kirby, MD-PhD, explains how it works and who can benefit from it.

If you can video chat with family and friends from home, you can probably do a virtual visit with your doctor. Today, most doctors are offering virtual appointments for routine and sick visits. Most insurance carriers are covering these remote visits. We’re even offering virtual urgent care. Since you don’t…

Urologist Ryan Smith treats a variety of men's health conditions, including male infertility. He enjoys helping young couples who are having trouble conceiving.

Doctors have been using diagnostic medical imaging for decades. The technology has improved significantly in recent years, making the tests more accurate and safer than ever before. Yet thanks to some common myths and misconceptions, some people still shy away from getting scanned.  Diagnostic medical physicist Allen Goode, MS, DABR, sets…

Your thyroid may be small, but it’s a workhorse when it comes to keeping you healthy. When it produces too much or not enough hormones, it can affect everything from your weight to your energy level.

Is your phone disconnecting you from the people around you? Are you staying informed, or adding to your anxiety by compulsively clicking links?

Staying isolated at home is putting some people at greater risk for mental illness and domestic violence. Get a list of resources to help you stay safe and feel supported during quarantine.

Healthcare systems like UVA have been using virtual medical appointments to connect patients and caregivers for more than two decades. However, telemedicine has become a necessity due to the quarantine.