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The UVA SPEED Clinic offers 3D motion-capture technology for not just golfers but also runners, walkers and bikers. Listen to this podcast to learn what happens at an appointment.

Most people can't tell the difference between poisonous mushrooms and safe ones. Find out how to protect yourself and your family from a deadly mistake.

Parkinson's is a brain disorder that causes poor balance, tremors and difficulty with movements. Watch a video with two UVA neurosurgeons explaining Parkinson's treatments.

Has your heart ever skipped a beat? Find out what causes normal heart flutters and when you could have afib and should see a doctor.

The term glaucoma refers to multiple diseases where the eye's optic nerve can become damaged. The most common kind happens as a result of high eye pressure.

Probiotics are good bacteria that live in your intestines. Foods like yogurt have live cultures that keep your immune system healthy. Add probiotics to your diet to reap their benefits, which include potential cancer prevention.

During cancer treatment, it’s common to feel like you need a break from medicine. Using essential oils for cancer side effects may help you feel better without more prescriptions.

Clinical trials are scientific studies that test the effectiveness of a treatment, device or drug. Although many are hesitant to consider participating, new treatments wouldn't become available to patients without the trial process.

I’ve always thought that I had fairly healthy, normal skin — some mild eczema, but nothing serious or obvious. But one winter day, I was in a natural foods store picking out shampoo, and a vendor who had a table nearby stopped me.

For many people, spending time with family is the best part of the holidays. But if you noticed that elderly relatives don't seem as sharp or steady as before, here's some tips on how to tell if they need help.