General Health (Page 37)

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.

It's important to practice social distancing. But it’s also important to stay healthy during self-quarantine with exercise, eating well, and self-care tips.

With the coronavirus in Virginia, you probably don't want to go to the ER right now. But if you're having symptoms of a heart attack, stroke or other serious condition, you need to call 911.

Across the country, states dealing with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak are ordering residents to stay at home as much as possible. What does that mean? What can and can't you do during this order?

Researchers are working on coronavirus vaccines and treatments. In the meantime, don’t believe everything you read on the internet. Let’s take a look at some of the rumors.

During times of crisis, we all may have moments of feeling overwhelmed or wondering what we should do next. Fortunately, there are things that we can do to help ourselves manage our stress and anxiety during the coronavirus outbreak. Try these 5 tips.