General Health (Page 37)

This fall, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released new recommendations for cervical cancer screening. The Pap smear, which was once the go-to test for cervical cancer screening, is no longer the only option.

Chemo can be a drag for a variety of reasons, but boredom during the course of your treatment can get you down quickly.

Cardiologist Brandy Patterson, MD, explains how you may be putting yourself at risk for a serious health condition called holiday heart syndrome. Watch the video to learn more.

UVA researchers are finding links between vitamin D and LGL leukemia. The research began at the urging of a patient and was funded through donations to the LGL Leukemia Research Fund, which is supported primarily by patients and other individuals.

Approximately one in nine men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Fortunately, there are now more treatment options available than ever before for early-stage disease.

Coming up with gift ideas for someone during the holiday season can feel confusing and stressful, especially when that person has special health needs.

Paget's disease of the breast is a rare form of cancer. Recognizing this condition early and beginning prompt treatment helps prevent complications.

Polypharmacy, taking five or more prescription medications, can put you at risk for overdose and more. Get tips to manage your medications appropriately.

Seasonal affective disorder may go away naturally, but don't ride out the winter months feeling blue. There are changes you can make and treatments available that can help overcome this mild depression.

When deciding on treatment for cancers such as breast, skin or head and neck cancer, your doctor may bring up reconstructive surgery.