May 8, 2025 HIV Drugs Offer ‘Substantial’ Alzheimer’s Protection

HIV drugs called NRTIs could prevent up to a million cases of Alzheimer's per year, UVA Health scientists say.

April 29, 2025 Peanut Allergy Treatment in Young Kids Proves Highly Successful 

All 27 children who completed the peanut allergy study were ultimately able to safely consume 500 mg or more of peanut protein per day.

April 23, 2025 Prostate Cancer Discovery Opens Door to More Tailored Treatments

Prostate cancer has distinct genetic properties in different groups of men that can be targeted to improve patient outcomes, UVA Cancer Center researchers have discovered.

April 14, 2025 Sound Wave Research for Breast Cancer Receives $5.5 Million

Natasha D. Sheybani, PhD, is exploring the potential of focused ultrasound to improve immunotherapy for breast cancer.

April 10, 2025 Top Medical Research Expert Mark T. Esser to Lead Manning Institute

The University of Virginia alum will capitalize on UVA's cutting-edge biomedical research to tackle the greatest challenges in medicine and accelerate new treatments and cures. 

April 1, 2025 New Options for Controlling Type 2 Diabetes

Nearly 40% of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes imperil their health by stopping their medication within the first year, UVA Health diabetes experts warn in a new paper highlighting a growing array of treatment options.

March 20, 2025 UVA Health Joins National Trials Testing Long COVID Treatments

UVA Health has joined nationwide studies examining potential treatments for long COVID.

February 27, 2025 UVA IDs Trigger for Those Annoying Cold Sore Flare-ups

Scientists have a new target to prevent cold sores after School of Medicine researchers discovered an unexpected way the herpes virus re-activates in the body.

February 25, 2025 Young Women Suffering Menopause Symptoms in Silence

A shocking number of young women -- even those 30 to 35 -- are already suffering menopause symptoms, usually in silence.

February 19, 2025 Discovery Reveals Potential Key to Reversing Hair Loss

A surprising discovery is transforming our understanding of hair growth and could set the stage for new approaches to cure baldness.