World’s tallest man stops growing after treatment at U.Va.

What’s Up, Doc?

The human body is a complex machine of about 10 trillion interconnected cells. Researchers at the U.Va. Health System are working with new technology to keep everything from our brains to our blood sugar in good shape.

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Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center Photo by Dan Addison

The newly opened Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center will offer the most advanced, comprehensive treatment options available, but that may

Medicine, Law and Other U.Va. Schools Improve in Rankings

Health Tips, Myths and What’s New

Three experts in different fields of medicine share health advice

Doctors and nurses from the Health System weigh in about exciting new developments and big misconceptions.

Above the Crowd

Tallest man treated at U.Va.

Insiders’ View: An all-access look at places around U.Va.

Coach’s Corner

Debbie Ryan (Educ ’77) has had her office in the John Paul Jones Arena since 2006, but she has been head coach of the U.Va. women’s

U.Va. Health System Opens New Hand Center

Young Boy with an “Old Person” Disease

A mother’s struggle with her son’s childhood arthritis

When people think about arthritis, they often think of it as an old person’s disease—certainly not something that affects children. Unfortunately, that is a misconception; in fact,

U.Va. Medical Center Named One of Nation’s Top 100 Hospitals for Inpatient Cardiovascular Care

Bringing the Hospital to the People

800 medical professionals. 1,800 volunteers. 2,700 patients. 1 weekend of free health care.

Inside beige tents, medical staff from the University of Virginia provide free health care to anyone who comes to the Wise County Fairgrounds. Meet a few of the people who depend on the Remote Area Medical clinic for medical treatment, as well as those who volunteer their services.

R&D in Brief

Less stress for medical students, tests for toddlers and the power of popularity among teens.

Targeting Addiction

One man’s quest on the path of discovery

Addiction is a disease that affects millions. Dr. Bankole Johnson is developing a pharmaceutical treatment for it.

R&D In Brief

Brain cancer breakthrough Recurrent brain cancer can be helped by a new combination of drug therapies, according to researchers including David Schiff, co-director of the U.Va. Neuro-Oncology Center,

Post-Combat Care

Plastic surgery procedure has new applications

A surgery long popular for cosmetic purposes may also help soldiers when they come off the battlefield.

Adam Katz, a plastic surgeon and researcher in the U