News articles from UVA Today.
Cholesterol Drives Alzheimer's Plaque Formation, Study Finds
The new findings may explain why genes associated with cholesterol have been linked to increased risk for Alzheimer's.
Research Worlds Collide to Find Richer Link Between Body Image and Income
Using a machine-learning algorithm, 3-D body-scanned data and expertise in data science, engineering and economics, researchers have quantified beauty premium bias and shed light on the limitations of previous studies.
COVID-19 Research Quantifies Antibody Response to Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines
The UVA study offers insights into vaccine recipients' immune response by age.
Most of Us Forget People's Names. Here's a Way to Change That.
You're at a conference and meeting a bunch of new people. You think to yourself, ‘Shoot, what was his name?' This professor of psychology has a hack to help with name recall.
New Artificial Intelligence Technology Poised to Transform Heart Imaging
The approach allows for more frequent imaging and does not need the injections required for traditional heart imaging, reducing cost and risks for the patient.
Q&A: What to Know About Waning Vaccine Effectiveness and Booster Shots
UVA's Dr. William Petri explains the reasoning behind the U.S. government's plan for COVID-19 booster shots, beginning next month.
Study: American Indigenous Ancestry Raises Hispanics' Risk for Omega-3 Deficiency
The nutritional deficit could contribute to heart problems and harmful inflammation. This research will help identify patients at risk.
Can a Heartburn Drug Help Doctors Treat COVID-19?
Researchers from the School of Data Science say an over-the-counter acid reflux medication might hamper some of the most deadly effects of the virus.
Back-to-School in 2021: The School Counselor's Role
Counselor education professor Joseph Williams shares his thoughts on the need for a "whole-child approach," the role of school counselors and how to bring an equity lens to social-emotional learning.
Study: Common Blood Pressure Drugs Could Improve Colorectal Cancer Survival
UVA researchers determined that ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers and thiazide diuretics appear particularly beneficial to patients with colorectal cancer.