News articles from UVA Today.
Q&A: Are We on the Brink of a New Age of Scientific Discovery?
UVA physicist Dinko Počanić is playing a part in making a discovery that could change our understanding of how the universe works.
Anemia Discovery Points to More Effective Treatment Approaches
The finding could benefit patients with chronic illnesses and inflammation.
What Actually Happens When Your Mind Wanders? (This Professor Can Tell You)
Zac Irving, whose scholarship combines philosophy and cognitive science, has identified a 1.2-second window where he can see what is happening in the brain when our mind wanders. The discovery could help foster creativity, treat ADHD or anxiety and more.
UVA Develops Imaging Approach to Help Stop Epilepsy Seizures
The new approach could help open underused surgery to patients who are currently ineligible.
Autism Develops Differently in Girls Than Boys, New Research Suggests
Scientists warn that conclusions about autism in boys should not be assumed to hold true for girls.
Study: Northern Virginia's Population Still Growing, But Not as Fast as Before
Population growth in Northern Virginia has decreased dramatically within the last year, according to Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service researcher Hamilton Lombard.
Study to Shed Light on Women Living With Disabilities, Better Position Clinicians to Help
Nursing professor Jeanne Alhusen earned a $1.9 million National Institutes of Health grant to study American women with disabilities who face a lack of access to quality reproductive and family planning care.
Growth in Home Health Care Failing to Keep Up With Surging Demand, Study Finds
"Modest but steady" growth in the field has been mostly provided by nurse practitioners.
What Is 'Doomscrolling?' Why Do We Do It, and How Can We Stop?
The addictive act of reading loads of online negative news can be countered by coping strategies, says anxiety expert and psychology professor Bethany Teachman.
Dr. William Petri Answers 7 Questions About the Paused J&J Vaccine
In this piece originally written for The Conversation, Petri addresses recent news about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, what patients should look for and what might come next.