March 10, 2025 UVA Health Contenders Advance in STAT Madness

Two UVA Health discoveries are closer to being crowned 2024's biggest scientific advance in STAT Madness, a fun online tournament. Make sure to vote!

March 4, 2025 School Absences Could Help ID Kids With Chronic GI Disorders

School absences can help doctors identify children suffering chronic GI disorders when lab tests are negative or inconclusive, research suggests.

March 3, 2025 3 UVA Health Discoveries Up for 2024’s Biggest Advance

For the seventh year in a row, major medical discoveries from UVA Health have been selected to compete in STAT Madness -- and your votes decide the winner!

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.

February 13, 2025 4 UVA Health Teams Earn National Patient Experience Awards

Four teams at UVA Health University Medical Center have been honored with national patient experience awards based on top ratings…

February 12, 2025 Discussing Barriers, Concerns Key for Getting Older Adults Vaccinated 

A clear endorsement from their healthcare provider and being supplied information about recommended vaccines before their clinic visit spurred more…

February 11, 2025 Ovarian Cancer Discovery Could Turn Failed Treatment Into Lifesaver

Gut bacteria are to blame for the failure of immune checkpoint therapy for ovarian cancer, new UVA Cancer Center research reveals.

February 5, 2025 UVA Health’s Blue Ridge Poison Center Sees Drop in Opioid, THC Edibles Calls

UVA Health’s Blue Ridge Poison Center saw a significant drop in opioids cases and a smaller drop in THC edibles cases in 2024 compared with 2023, according to new data from the center.