September 9, 2024 Out-of-Body Experiences Can Profoundly Increase Empathy

Fascinating work on out-of-body experiences could lead to ways to foster empathy during a fractured time for American society – and the world.

September 5, 2024 Cause, Potential Treatment ID’d for Persistent COVID-19 Lung Problems

Arthritis drugs already available for prescription have the potential to halt lingering lung problems that can last months or years after COVID-19 infections, new research from the School of Medicine and Cedars-Sinai suggests.

September 4, 2024 Forbes Rates UVA Health Among America’s Best Employers for Women

National business publication Forbes has ranked UVA Health among America’s 50 best employers for women and in the top 15…

August 27, 2024 Precision Medicine Could Revolutionize Diabetes Care

Capitalizing on “precision medicine” to enhance diabetes care worldwide will require fresh thinking and major investment, a UVA expert says.

August 22, 2024 Hot Flash Drug Shows Significant, Rapid Benefits

The investigational drug elinzanetant reduces hot flashes while improving women’s sleep and quality of life, new research finds.

August 19, 2024 UVA Cancer Center 1st in State to Offer New Lung Cancer Treatment

UVA Cancer Center is the first healthcare provider in Virginia to offer a newly approved immunotherapy – which supercharges the body’s immune system to fight disease – to treat small cell lung cancer.

August 15, 2024 Bridging Gaps in Rural Southwest Virginia Cancer Care

Backed by events like the recent Harold Lester Memorial Golf Tournament, the partnership between UVA Cancer Center and Mountain Empire Older Citizens plays a vital role in providing cancer support to Southwest Virginia.

August 14, 2024 How Drugs Could Fix Heart Damage

New research from UVA Health scientists seeking to identify drugs to regenerate tissue after a heart attack is highlighting the promise of their approach.

August 13, 2024 Dan River Cancer Task Force Collaborates to Combat Cancer Disparities

The Dan River Cancer Task Force is refocusing efforts to address cancer disparities in Southside Virginia with a strategic focus on education, prevention and early detection.

August 7, 2024 Cape Ivy, Local Lions Clubs Donate Ponchos to UVA Health Children’s Patients

Local Lions Clubs are presenting a $3,000 donation today to local nonprofit Cape Ivy to provide 300 colorful, fuzzy fleece ponchos during the next year to children receiving cancer care at UVA Health Children’s.