This month, UVA Well being specialists spoke to the media about most cancers, menopause, migraines, and extra.

Early Detection Saves “Pam”

The Workplace TV present star had a stage 1 triple-positive breast most cancers analysis. Our personal Lynn Dengel, MD, most cancers professional at UVA Well being, weighed in on how dense breast tissue performed a task.

Can the Mind Cool Scorching Flashes?

Every thing appears to be associated to the mind today. Some research now within the works are “making the most of this newly understood neurokinin pathway within the mind that seems to manage scorching flashes” stated Joanne Pinkerton, MD.

She directs the Midlife Well being program at UVA Well being, whereas main analysis into menopause therapies that do not use hormones (elinzanetant). Watch the interview for extra particulars.

Most cancers Charges Up in Youthful Individuals

Whereas most cancers deaths are down total, the charges of analysis for abdomen, colon, breast, and a few blood cancers are rising in folks below 50.

Cynthia Yoshida, MD, defined the the reason why it appears like “GenXers and millennials are going to have larger charges of most cancers in comparison with prior generations.”

Blame Hormones for Your Migraines

A Wired article cited UVA Well being analysis as pointing to one of many potential the reason why ladies are likely to get extra migraines than males.

Flu Pictures Do not Give You the Flu

That is simply one of many details about these vaccines, famous Laurie Archbald-Pannone, MD. She urges folks to get their photographs now, in an article about ‘vaccine season.‘

Drink This, Not That

Elevating a child with diabetes or have it your self? Ensure you know the diabetes dos and don’ts.

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