General Health (Page 25)

You might think the HPV vaccine, which prevents multiple cancers, is for teens and young adults. But adults up to age 46 can benefit from it.

Colonoscopy is the only colon cancer screening that can also prevent cancer. Watch real people share their experiences so you know what to expect.

Older patients are at greater risk for hospital delirium. Find out some of the most common causes and how to respond if your hospitalized loved one is agitated or confused.

COVID cases at UVA Health are trending down this week. Studies confirm that vaccines are the best way to avoid severe disease and ivermectin is ineffective.

A leader in patient care, UVA Health Aortic Center is a national referral center for aortic conditions like aortic aneurysm, dissection, genetic conditions.

COVID cases dipped, but then plateaued. While we were able to ease visitor restrictions, people should continue to wear masks and get vaccinated.

Even before cancer treatment, you’ll want to see a cancer rehab expert. They’ll help set you up for fewer side effects after.

Alyssa Mixon, DO, MBA, helps patients with pain, muscle weakness, and other cancer-related issues.

COVID cases at UVA Health in Charlottesville, Virginia, and many localities have decreased slightly, but the BA.2 subvariant means we need to stay vigilant.

Through the UVA Cancer Peer Support Program, two women connected because of a shared diagnosis and now help each other in many ways.