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Kodi Ravichandran (left) consults with Sanja Arandjelovic about the lab's rheumatoid arthritis discovery that could pave the way for a new treatment for the joint inflammation that characterizes the condition.

September 21, 2021 Bone-Loss Discovery Points to Osteoporosis Treatment

A new discovery about osteoporosis suggests a potential treatment target for that brittle-bone disease and for bone loss from rheumatoid arthritis.

Eyleen O'Rourke wears a white coat as she works at a lab bench.

September 20, 2021 UVA Discovers Genes That Cause Obesity

The findings pave the way for treatments to combat obesity, a health problem that affects more than 40% of American adults.

September 15, 2021 UVA Health Bests National Benchmarks in Breastfeeding Survey

UVA Medical Center and UVA Children’s have been highly rated for supporting breastfeeding in a national survey conducted for the…

September 13, 2021 Cholesterol Drives Alzheimer’s Plaque Formation, Study Finds

The new findings offer important insights into how and why the plaques form and may explain why genes associated with cholesterol have been linked to increased risk for Alzheimer’s.

September 9, 2021 Charles Bodden Named UVA Health’s Senior Director for Talent Acquisition and Retention

UVA Health has named Charles Bodden as its inaugural Senior Director for Talent Acquisition and Retention, effective Sept. 27.

September 9, 2021 UVA Nephrology Lynchburg Now Open

UVA Health has opened a new clinic in Lynchburg to provide comprehensive care for patients in the region with kidney conditions.

September 8, 2021 Discovery About Cells’ ‘Batteries’ to Boost Battle Against Many Diseases

A top exercise researcher at the School of Medicine has revealed how our bodies ensure the proper functioning of the…

Ebony Hilton, MD, receives the first COVID-19 vaccine administered at UVA Health.

September 2, 2021 COVID-19 Study Quantifies Antibody Response to Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines

Antibody levels in recipients of the Moderna vaccine were slightly higher than in recipients of Pfizer.

September 1, 2021 Study Reveals Mishmash of Baby Bathing Practices at U.S. Hospitals

A nationwide survey of hospitals has revealed a wide variety of approaches to newborn skincare – including the timing of the first bath – that could ultimately have lasting effects on a baby’s health and wellbeing.

Christopher Kramer holds a clipboard and pen at UVA Health.

August 31, 2021 New Artificial Intelligence Tech Set to Transform Heart Imaging

A new artificial-intelligence technology for heart imaging can potentially improve care for patients, allowing doctors to examine their hearts for scar tissue while eliminating the need for contrast injections.