General Health (Page 49)

In the past month, researchers at UVA have published research that shows alarming statistics about the rise of cancer death rates in rural Appalachia as well as made discoveries about chimeric RNA that could change our understanding of human genetics.

As we move away from the summer and closer to winter, a different set of nasal problems face us. Instead of the allergies to grass and weeds we may have barely survived, the common cold and the dryness of those cold long winter nights will conspire to make our noses miserable.

Warts aren't pretty. But most are harmless. But what about genital warts? What about cervical cancer? Find out what you need to know about warts.

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For some, all of this excess can lead to more than just a headache and indigestion. It can result in a condition called Holiday Heart Syndrome.

Different types of blood tests measure different parts of your blood. What your doctor diagnoses depends on the test. Understand what your lab work means.

Hillary Clinton contracted pneumonia, and everyone wondered: What did it mean? Was this serious or not? Dr. Kate DeGeorge explains the basic facts.

If untreated, PAD can eventually lead to a loss of circulation in the legs, gangrene and amputation. Get answers to your PAD questions at a free panel discussion Oct. 4.

Many couples who want permanent birth control may wonder if they should pursue a vasectomy for the man or tubal ligation for the woman.

Almost all of us have experienced some type of sleep issue. Learn more about the sleep disorders that you should consider normal and when to be concerned.