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Research & Discovery
Q&A: Do your joints sound like Rice Krispies? This UVA expert explains why
Wear and tear from use and injuries can make joints click and clack, but a UVA kinesiology professor says “keep moving.”
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Research & Discovery
Q&A: Why does women’s pain last longer than men’s?
A UVA pain expert explains why chronic pain may last longer in women and how hormones play a role.
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Research & Discovery
‘Healthy’ kava drinks linked to surge in poison center calls
UVA Health researchers say today’s stronger, unregulated products are causing serious reactions, including vomiting, rapid heartbeat and liver damage.
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Research & Discovery
5 reasons why the Artemis II mission is a big deal
UVA astronomer Matt Pryal explains why this week’s mission could shape the future of space travel.
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Research & Discovery
Q&A: Should you trust trending peptide injections?
A UVA Health expert explains the risks, benefits and growing popularity.
Hannah Scheenstra with Dr. Juan Francisco Guerra talking to a visitor at the hospital
Research & Discovery
She gave a baby part of her liver. Their lives changed forever
When 6-month-old Clara needed urgent help, Hannah Scheenstra stepped forward. It took her to the University of Virginia and a future she never imagined.
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Research & Discovery
Q&A: What do new heart health guidelines mean for you?
From earlier cholesterol checks to new risk tests, UVA’s Dr. Christopher Kramer explains what the updates mean for your health.
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Research & Discovery
‘The world just stopped’: One woman’s response to a life-altering diagnosis
This longtime UVA employee underwent three preventative surgeries at once to reduce her risk of breast and ovarian cancer linked to a BRCA1 mutation.

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