General Health (Page 43)

John Singleton's stroke and passing, and his family's fight over his healthcare decisions, highlight the need to think about medical interventions and who would make healthcare decisions on your behalf if something happened. Learn what to do and get the appropriate forms.

Almost two dozen eligible patients die each day waiting for the right organ to become available. The only way to overcome the organ shortage is to encourage more people to become organ donors.

Some foods can make you feel worse during cancer treatment. Try to get adequate nutrition during cancer treatment and avoid certain types of food.

Keep these survival tips in mind before heading out on your next outdoor adventure, especially if you plan to be out in a remote area.

Alex Trebek's chances with stage 4 pancreatic cancer aren't good. But UVA has hope in the form of precision medicine & early detection. Todd Bauer, MD, explains.

Clinical trials for LGL leukemia research are exceptionally challenging to fill when there are only about 1,000 people each year receiving this diagnosis.

Sometimes, whether we plan to or not, we have to switch healthcare providers. Whatever the reason, there are a few important things to remember about how to change doctors. We spoke with Mohan Nadkarni, MD, who gave us some tips for a smooth transition.

Have you ever wondered what it meant when you heard something like, “so-and-so has stage 3 breast cancer?” The breast cancer part probably makes sense, but what does the stage mean? Learn about the different stages of cancer.

Now is the time to brush up on your heart smarts. Why? Because the more you know, the better your chances of preventing heart disease and living a healthier life.

Encouraging a healthy work environment helps employees reduce stress and increase productivity. Employees take control of their work life and apply these tips into their daily workday.