UVA experts help set the record straight on some of the most common misconceptions about colon cancer risk factors, prevention, screening, and more.
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Getting a mammogram is not fun. It's a pain. Frankly, I avoided going for a long time. But I finally did. Not only did I have a great experience. I felt profound gratitude for being alive, whatever happened.
Smoking has been attributed to a variety of illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. But smoking also may put you at increased risk for complications of coronavirus.
As someone whose home office is currently their kitchen, the struggle to not snack all day is real. What’s the secret to keeping off the “quarantine 15” weight gain?
How are the guidelines of social distancing determined? William Petri, MD, speaks to the science behind how the coronavirus spreads from person to person.
Are you at higher risk of dying from the coronavirus? Learn what conditions & treatments weaken the immune system & how to keep yourself well.
While at home, there are simple ways to improve your health outlook. A personal preparedness checklist can help you feel better about your future.
A family history of colon cancer is a greater risk factor than smoking, sedentary lifestyle and other modifiable risk factors.
Plant-based burgers and meat are still one of the top trending food items. But, is eating plant-based burgers instead of the real thing really good for you? Registered dietician Katherine Basbaum gives some insight.
Food labels don’t currently distinguish between added sugar and natural sugar. It takes more work for people to read labels and find these hidden sugars.
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