Prevention (Page 29)

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths, killing 158,040 people in the U.S. in 2015, according to the American Cancer Society. But early detection and treatment improve your odds of survival. According to UVA pulmonologist Howard Malpass, MD, a 2011 study showed lung cancer screening via a low-dose CT scan of the…

Your 20s provide a time in your life to learn about your mental, physical and spiritual well-being. I caught up Julia Taylor, MD, adolescent medicine specialist at the Teen and Young Adult Health Center, to learn about the preventive care you can do in your 20s to set you up…

Health Advice That's Not So Helpful “You’re going to start losing bone density. You should be taking calcium.“ “Happy 40th! Don’t you need a mammogram this year?” “My mom saw a story on the news about the HPV vaccine and said we should get it.” “I’m exhausted all the time,…

We make New Year’s resolutions with the best of intentions, but then reality kicks in. We want to eat better, but there’s barely time to go to the grocery store, let alone cook. We want to exercise, but there’s no time for that, either, and let’s face it: Does anyone…

If it seems like you're always injuring your hip or your groin, bad news: You might just be built that way. According to orthopedic surgeon Winston Gwathmey, there are two factors to hip injuries: You can inherit a hip joint that just doesn't fit together that well and is more…

Nothing motivates me to stretch as much as that burning pain in my Achilles tendon. It usually kicks in when I'm running, or maybe when I get out of bed the morning after a run. I've heard enough horror stories about ruptured Achilles tendons — and the ensuing pain, rest…

With UVA dermatologist Mark Russell, MD Myth #1: Skin cancer only affects people with light or fair skin. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. Although more common in those with a fair complexion, it does not discriminate against skin color, race, age or any other demographics.…

Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is an obstruction of the arteries so severe it can greatly reduce blood flow to the arms and legs. This critical condition, which most often affects smokers and diabetics, can have dire consequences if left untreated, including skin ulcers, sores, and even amputation. In this week’s…

They’re often called “mini-strokes,” but they’re not necessarily mini. A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a serious warning sign that you could have a stroke in the next two days. Symptoms come on very suddenly and include: Weakness Numbness Clumsiness Loss of vision in one eye If you or someone…

When kids play sports, they make the same motions again and again, whether it’s swinging a tennis racket or throwing a baseball. As a result, orthopedic surgeon Stephen Brockmeier, MD, often sees overuse injuries, also known as repetitive stress injuries. [caption id="attachment_10292" align="alignright" width="350"] View the full sized version of…