September 26, 2013 Moms breastfeed longer if they share a bed with baby, study finds

Mothers who bedshare – sleep in the same bed with their infants – tend to breastfeed longer, new research suggests.…

September 24, 2013 New benefit of exercise discovered

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have identified an important new benefit of exercise: It increases the…

September 13, 2013 Sunday, Sept. 15: Portion of 11th Street and Crispell Drive closed

Sections of 11 th Street and Crispell Drive near the intersection of Lee Street at University of Virginia Medical Center…

September 6, 2013 UVA Breast Care Program expands 3D mammography access

UVA Cancer Center’s Breast Care Program is among the few centers in the region to offer breast tomosynthesis, also known…

September 3, 2013 Follow-up care without a visit to a doctor’s office

Central Virginia residents recently released from University of Virginia Medical Center will receive extra help managing chronic illnesses – but…

August 29, 2013 Do genetics increase risk for memory problems in Parkinson’s disease patients?

A research team at University of Virginia School of Medicine led by Matthew Barrett, MD, MSc, will use a state…

August 28, 2013 Pioneering HIV work produces a ‘big surprise’

HIV viruses inside the body regulate a key genetic process to change how much virus is produced at any given…

August 27, 2013 UVA receives $14.4 million federal grant to battle deadly heart condition

The UVA School of Medicine , leading a consortium of institutions, has been awarded $14.4 million in federal backing to…

August 21, 2013 Needlestick law saving up to $415 million yearly

A federal law intended to protect healthcare workers from needlestick injuries has slashed the number of such injuries by more…

August 21, 2013 NFL thigh pad testing led by UVA researcher

After implementing a new rule for 2013 mandating thigh pads for all National Football League players, the league asked University…