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Anastasia Williams, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician and medical director of pediatrics at Novant Health UVA Olde Towne Pediatrics, weighs in on how kids can lessen their chances of getting sick, how to communicate with youngsters about COVID-19 and other im

Novant Health UVA Health System is taking steps to help control spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including implementing visitor limitations and rescheduling elective surgeries.

The rapid spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused a lot of anxiety. Schools and many businesses are now closed, weddings are being postponed and grocery stores have become battlegrounds for toilet paper.

Many families are reeling as they try to adjust to the new normal of schools being closed and parents working from home. As a nation, we all need a way to blow off steam, but even that’s harder now that gyms are closed.

A routine annual physical examination is an opportunity to gain clarity about your health as you start to monitor it more closely. Examinations help prevent minor problems from escalating and your medical practitioners can typically complete one in l

Each March we celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day to recognize the past and present contributions of women. In the medical community, we honor women through continued advancements in the field of obstetrics and gynecology (O

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 8.5 million people in the United States, including about 20 percent of people over the age of 60, have peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

We’re often too quick to assume the dreaded influenza virus is to blame for any wintertime sick days. Flu is a likely suspect for any wintertime illness. The reason? Many of us don’t actually know much about the flu.

“New year, new me,” or so the saying goes. The start of a new year is a metaphorical clean slate and the perfect time to begin a healthier lifestyle. It’s also a great time to be reminded of the monthly and annual health screenings you should be doin

Each year the holiday season comes around with connotations of joy, togetherness and indulgence.

It can be all too easy to let the chilly winter months deter you from being active. After all, who wants to go for a run when it’s cold enough to see your breath, or drive to yoga or CrossFit when it’s snowing? Staying cozy on the couch is often a mo

The days after Thanksgiving often mean one thing: a lot of leftovers. Instead of making the same hearty plate of food you had the day before, get creative and healthy!

Over the years, Melissa Young has experienced quite a bit of trauma to her right hip.

Prostate cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed form of cancer, but there is some good news: the five-year survival rate is nearly 100% when caught early, when the cancer is still local to the prostate.

You’ve likely noticed more pink around you during the month of October. That’s because many national retailers, professional sports teams and Fortune 500 companies alike are rocking the pink in support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Many of us hear “skin cancer” and automatically think melanoma. But while melanomas are often more aggressive than nonmelanoma skin cancer, they actually make up a much smaller percentage of diagnoses – only an estimated three percent.

Oh, kindergarten. Many of us remember our very first day of school fondly — the excitement of shopping for school supplies, packing lunch boxes and waiting for the yellow bus to round the corner. Boarding the school bus was often our first taste of f

The start of a new school year means a new season for high school and college sports, including football, cheerleading, field hockey, cross country, golf and volleyball.

Along with the summer comes longer days, vacation planning, planting gardens, hiking – and tick-borne illness.

When 49-year-old Scott Abell, a northern-Virginia-based financial advisor, husband and father of three, experienced a heart attack on October 22, 2018, he first thought it was a cold he’d picked up over the weekend.

At Culpeper Medical Center, a Novant Health UVA Health System facility, the number one priority is providing our patients and community members with high quality healthcare services that allow them to be treated close to home.

“Sugars that occur naturally in whole foods such as milk, fruit and plain yogurt help protect your body, at a cellular level, against diseases,” said Deepti Mahajan, MD, an internal medicine provider at Novant Health UVA Health System.

Have you ever experienced swelling after an injury? Maybe you twisted your ankle and needed to elevate and ice it for a couple of days. The silver lining in most cases is knowing that swelling will be gone after a few days.

When it comes to maintaining our physical health and appearance, many of us pencil in appointments weeks, months or even a year in advance. But what about mental and emotional health?

The flu is unpredictable, as is flu season’s timeline. Here’s what you should know about the flu vaccine and when to get vaccinated.

The arrival of spring brings longer days, warmer weather… and an explosion of pollen that can absolutely torment those of us with seasonal allergies.

Besides making us feel all warm and fuzzy, love plays a positive role in our mental and physical health.

Doctors themselves are guilty of looking up medical questions online, so it’s no surprise that their patients are, too. Read a doctor’s advice before turning to the internet for answers.

What do a baseball player and a window cleaner have in common? Both are at increased risk of a rotator cuff tear while on the job due to continuous movement of the shoulder joint.

How do combat excess food intake during the holidays and make sure you’re balancing treats with healthy, energizing foods? A registered dietician offers tips to curtail increasing weight.

Last year, more than 8.7 million Americans enrolled in a health insurance marketplace plan on Healthcare.gov. On Nov. 1, the marketplace opens for 2019 enrollment. Whether you plan to sign up for the first time or renew last year’s plan, here are som

The reaction to Daylight Savings Time varies from person to person. Some are merely annoyed that it’s now dark before they leave the office, while others experience Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Headaches may be one of the most common afflictions we share as humans. But beneath that everyday description lies a more complex web of disorders and causes.

Understanding your health plan options, knowing key terms and planning your medical needs are vital to making the best decisions.

Vietnam vet Bob Weiss, 77, had suffered knee problems off and on for over 30 years. Although various treatments worked for a while, the relief was only temporary and his knees resumed aching whenever he worked on his family farm.

It’s officially the season of cookies and candy canes, of sugarplums and savory pies. But a festive holiday spirit doesn’t mean you have to reach for your pants with the elastic waistband.

When it comes to a possible heart attack, far too many people ignore or try to ride out their pain. And it’s not worth the gamble.

Enjoying his family during the holiday season remained a top priority for William Deane Sr., a busy grandfather and great-grandfather. But the 73-year-old area resident had a lot going on last fall, including cancer treatment.

American adults are not getting their recommended vaccinations, putting themselves and others at risk of serious disease.

Germs are literally everywhere. From your keyboard to your cellphone and from the bathroom to the kitchen, germs can exist on every surface. Here's how to protect yourself.