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Throughout his thirties and into his forties, aerospace engineer Doug Ruby was in and out of hospitals with a variety of cardiac symptoms. Despite numerous visits to the emergency room and a family history of heart disease, doctors told him that he w

Yet again, we find ourselves in another holiday season amid the COVID-19 pandemic questioning how to safely gather with friends and family. Although this year is accompanied by vaccines, many may still feel anxious about carrying on traditions with t

In honor of No Shave November, Shiv Khandelwal, MD, associate professor at UVA School of Medicine and radiation oncologist at UVA Cancer Center, a department of UVA Culpeper Medical Center, sheds light on the most common cancers among men and offers

The American Diabetes Association recognizes the month of November as American Diabetes Month in effort to educate the public and raise awareness about the common chronic health condition.

A Manassas resident for nearly 40 years, Debbie Harvey, 67, struggled with chronic back pain for as long as she could remember. She assumed it was the result of aging and an old hamstring injury caused by a fall off a ladder years ago. When Harvey

So, you’ve gotten the call from your provider after your annual mammogram telling you that they need additional imaging. Regardless of the reason, it can sound daunting, and you may feel a little uneasy about going in for a second appointment.

Despite hitting record-low counts of influenza (flu) cases last year, the flu is expected to make a comeback during the 2021-2022 season. And with COVID-19 cases on the rise once again, there is plenty of misinformation out there about the flu.

No one prepares you to be diagnosed with cancer. But, after her 2019 cancer diagnosis, Ginger Sorensen was cared for by her coworkers in the facility she has worked in for the past 20 years.

With the easing of pandemic restrictions and children returning to school in person, the flu is expected to make a comeback in 2021 and into 2022. Now is as important as ever to have your children vaccinated against the flu – and COVID-19, if eligibl

Being only 36 years old with no family history of breast cancer, mammograms weren’t top of mind for April Hanlin of Manassas. But living with multiple sclerosis – an autoimmune disease that attacks the protective coverings of the nerves – and start

It’s very common for a woman to experience a gynecological condition at some point in her lifetime. Whether its acute or chronic, these health issues can be concerning -- and some may even require surgery. Fortunately, minimally invasive options have

Going back to school this year was supposed to look a little different after the rollout of the vaccine and communities starting to show signs of normalcy. Instead, COVID-19 cases are spiking again, mask mandates are back in some institutions, and co

On Aug. 23, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted final approval for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 and older. With this comes hope that a new wave of Americans who were wary of the vaccine will now get the full regimen.

Despite hitting all-time low counts of cases earlier this summer, COVID-19 has ramped up once again. Hospitals are filling with COVID-positive patients, masks have returned, and establishments are capping their capacities. Many are wondering, if ther

When we walk upstairs with a heavy box or play sports in the heat, our hearts can beat faster than we’re comfortable with. But if you find this happening more often than usual, it could mean something more serious, like atrial fibrillation (AFib).

If you are aging, have chronic conditions or are just curious about healthy living, chances are your Google searches have looked something like, “What is a healthy blood pressure?” or “How do I know if my heart rate is too high/low?”

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Michael Travis, 71, and his wife of more than 51 years, Loretta, were avid travelers. They’ve been to more than 80 countries and territories worldwide. Michael and Loretta have climbed mountains, ridden in hot air ball

Original story from February 2021. It was the moment the world was waiting for – the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. And Jarrod Brubaker and his pharmacy team were ready.