General Health (Page 35)

Meet Ollie, a miniature Australian shepherd and therapy dog. He works hard to help patients feel better while recovering at UVA.

Can chemotherapy cause vision problems? It depends on your type of cancer treatment, but it's possible. Here's how to safeguard against potential issues.

For people with certain genetic disorders, extreme sun sensitivity is a symptom that requires more than just sunscreen. Experts shed some light on these rare health conditions that are worsened by the sun.

Anisometropia is a condition where one eye has significantly better vision than the other. That difference puts strain on the brain and can cause bad headaches. Watch Evan Kaufman, OD, explain this condition.

While some LGL leukemia patients lead fairly normal lives, with occasional illnesses, others get recurrent infections that prevent them from working and fun activities.

What happens when your body can’t fight an infection and the infection keeps getting worse? That infection can turn into something called septic shock. Watch Taison Bell, MD, explain this condition.

If you have an upcoming surgery, you’ll most likely be sedated to help you stay comfortable and pain-free during the procedure. For some people, the thought of going under anesthesia and losing consciousness can feel very scary.

There was a record number of measles outbreaks in the US in 2018, with ongoing outbreaks into 2019. Should you be concerned?

If you or someone you love has had a stroke, you’re probably wondering, now what? Will a stroke recovery process give you your life back? A lot of your post-stroke therapy is dependent on the location and severity of the stroke.

LGL leukemia is a rare cancer, with only about 1,000 people diagnosed per year in the U.S. But there are informative and supportive resources available.