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The Detective Work of Autoimmune Disease
Prevention 10/31/2014

Angela Crowley, MD, is up-front about it. Accurately diagnosing an autoimmune disease can be tricky. [caption id="attachment_8987" align="alignright" width="300"] UVA rheumatologist Angela Crowley, MD, finds autoimmune diseases fascinating.[/caption] “People on average see six doctors over a period of 4 years before they get a diagnosis.” This is because, in general,…

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Q&A: Robin Williams and What You Should Know About Depression and Suicide
Prevention 8/18/2014

The sudden death of actor Robin Williams has put mental illness and Parkinson’s disease in the spotlight. Kim Penberthy, PhD, works with patients who have severe depression and talks about the stigmas, myths and what you can do to help. [caption id="attachment_8665" align="alignright" width="100"] Kim Penberthy, PhD[/caption] Are there any…

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Q&A: What’s The Deal with Soy? Take A Quiz!

Registered dietitian Carole Havrila, who works with cancer patients, and Brandy Patterson, MD, discuss the benefits of soy and debunk myths surrounding the controversial food. [caption id="attachment_8544" align="alignright" width="200"] Soy, like these edamame beans, can help decrease your heart disease risk and lower cholesterol.[/caption] Soy and Estrogen Q: Many people…

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FDA Rules on Tanning Beds & Skin Cancer: Two Considerations
Prevention 6/26/2014

UVA dermatologist Mark Russell, MD, contributed this post. The sun is out, pools are open and summer is upon us. This may be the time that you think about using a tanning bed to get a jump on a summer tan. However, you may want to grab your sunscreen instead.…

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Get Heart Smart During Heart Month [PODCAST]
Prevention, Videos 2/14/2014

Heart disease kills more people than cancer, car accidents or anything else. And did you know? Structural defects, genetics and aging cause many of these deadly heart diseases. February is Heart Month. Take this opportunity to try some of the following fun ways to educate yourself and get heart smart…

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