“These are chemicals that can cause harm and are unregulated,” a UVA poison expert said. “There is no guarantee of what you are getting in these packages.”

Patients with diabetes living in the U.S. who took advantage of free annual wellness visits were 36% less likely to require amputations, a typical complication of the disease.

Based on the data, researchers recommend expanding mental health screenings and interventions for children.

Researchers backed by an $8 million U.S. Department of Defense grant will explore how to better prevent traumatic brain injury in military personnel exposed to blast shock waves.

Heart failure patients who received colchicine for a gout flare had a survival rate of 97.9%, compared with a 93.5% for patients not receiving it.

Larger increases in postpartum depression were typically seen in states with fewer COVID-19 deaths, and lower unemployment among women.

The UVA Medical Center also is ranked No. 42 in the U.S. and is among the world’s top 250 hospitals.

First-time mothers, mothers under 25 and mothers of twins have an elevated risk.

UVA Health is seeking participants ages 30 or older with COVID-19 symptoms and a positive test.

The “comprehensive” designation helps the center build on its excellent patient care and expand research into breakthrough treatment options for everyone in Virginia, regardless of the diagnosis they face.