General Health (Page 50)

Throughout its 4,000-year history, cancer has left doctors, scientists and patients with questions that the medical and science fields could not even start to address until recent decades. For centuries, the question has lingered: Will there be a time when we find a way to control or even cure this…

Charlottesville bariatric surgery doctor Peter Hallowell explains weight loss surgery options: gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) gastric bypass, lap band.

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer" by Siddhartha Mukherjee, the film, "Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies," presented by legendary documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, tells the complete story of cancer from its first documented appearances thousands of years ago through the epic battles…

When children are born prematurely, they’re at risk for complications ranging from changes in respiratory functions to cardiac issues. It’s not uncommon for a premature baby, averaging 30 weeks old, to spend 100 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). During that time, their care team considers more than…

You may have heard about it as a fad diet and perhaps even tried it yourself. Some people claim going gluten-free makes them feel more energetic and awake. But for those with celiac disease, it is a necessary lifestyle change that can help to prevent other serious health conditions. My…

If you’re undergoing cancer treatment, caring for a family member or friend who has cancer, or grieving the loss of a loved one who had cancer, the holidays can be very difficult. Read below for ideas on how to get through the season while remaining healthy and positive. Reframe your…