General Health (Page 44)

You’ve probably heard about the ketogenic diet before, but you probably didn't know variations of it can be used to treat epilepsy for patients whose seizures aren’t well managed with medication. Learn more about how it works.

A mysterious pain in your neck could get treated with physical therapy. You could also be at risk for an aneurysm or blood clot and need surgery. Vascular surgeon Margaret Tracci, MD, explains the variations of thoracic outlet syndrome.

Your LGL leukemia prognosis will determine the type of treatment you need. Learn about the treatment options available to you.

Back-to-school time means kids are spreading germs around. Ann Morey, MD, discusses what she's seeing in the clinic this month.

Islet cell transplants can help treat patients with diabetes or chronic pancreatitis. Learn more about the UVA islet cell transplant program in this video with Kenneth Brayman, MD.

Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a common digestive problem. It affects 10 to 20 percent of the population and 2 out of 3 sufferers are women.

Spine surgery is painful. But good news: UVA spine surgeons like Frank Shen, MD, are busy conducting research to improve recovery and outcomes from surgery on the spine.

From seasonal allergies and bug bites to flu shots and school wellness visits, the Germwatch series lets you know what health issues are going around in your community.

It's the time for back to school checkups and insect bites in Central Virginia. Dana Hannah, NP, discusses what she has seen in clinic in August 2017.

It's rare, but it's possible to have a cancerous ear canal tumor. Learn the difference between inner and outer ear cancer and how to cope with vertigo.