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As information about COVID-19 unfolded, doctors noticed a troubling trend. Some mildly ill young people developed blood clots and experienced strokes.

Are kids less likely to transmit coronavirus? What's the best approach for safe learning? Our experts weigh in.

As stay-at-home orders begin to ease, you should be thinking about more than going to your favorite restaurant. Now is the time to also reschedule medical care you may have postponed.

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.

Registered nurse Meredith Farmer contributed this post. She works on UVA Medical Center’s general medicine unit and has been caring for patients with coronavirus.

Many states, including Virginia, have eased restrictions around elective surgeries and appointments. Take a quiz to find out if it's time to reschedule.

Your heart is racing, you start to sweat and feel dizzy. You have a sudden and overwhelming sense of fear. You may actually be having a panic attack.

Is your phone disconnecting you from the people around you? Are you staying informed, or adding to your anxiety by compulsively clicking links?

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?

Staying isolated at home is putting some people at greater risk for mental illness and domestic violence. Get a list of resources to help you stay safe and feel supported during quarantine.