General Health (Page 8)

Mary's herniated disc caused a lot of leg and back pain. She put off surgery for years, fearing complications. Ultimately, she decided to go for spinal fusion surgery. Read & watch her story.

You've been dealing with pain for a long time, but thinking about surgery is scary. Read a spine surgeon's guidance on when to consider surgery.

Learn how to tell whether your back pain will go away on its own or if you need treatment asap.

Your alarm may be spiking your morning blood pressure surge, raising your risk for a heart emergency. See the study from UVA Health's SON.

Research on Duchenne's muscular dystrophy being conducted at UVA Health Children's may help pave the way for new treatment options.

Jerry Austin chose open aortic aneurysm repair when it was time for treatment. See why he chose this longer-lasting option at UVA Health.

Hear from a lung cancer expert about immunotherapy, a treatment that can offer a lot hope when your cancer is advanced.

Applesauce pouches around the United States have been contaminated with lead. Here's what to know about lead poisoning.

Pancreatic cancer screening can help catch the disease earlier, improving survival rates. At UVA Health, we can assess your risk for pancreatic cancer. See how we can help.

Learn how 3 doctors are leading the way in providing Latina women with access and care in key areas of pregnancy, heart disease, and cancer.