General Health (Page 49)

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.

You won't have to remember your pharmacy's hours when you pick up your prescriptions from UVA Pharmacy. It's the only 24-7 full retail pharmacy in the Charlottesville area.

Diet, environment and genetics all factor into whether you’re at risk for liver disease. And when something prevents the liver from working properly, it can cause serious illness and even death.

Palliative care serves anyone at any age suffering from pain and other extreme symptoms caused by severe disease or intense treatments.

Like many mental illnesses, anxiety often gets categorized as a problem easily fixed. The fact is, anxiety disorders are real, and they require real treatment. This infographic addresses common myths about anxiety that often prevent people from taking it seriously and getting treated.