In the summer before his second season, coach Ryan Odom met a group of new players and set out to turn them into a team that could match the heights Virginia once reached. He’s taken a 30‑win season as a springboard and is assembling a roster that looks stronger for next year. Odom’s plan invo
After surgery for throat cancer linked to HPV, doctors face a tough call: which patients actually need more treatment to stay cancer-free? Not everyone does, so figuring out who can skip extra therapy without risking their health is key. Right now, doctors rely on a mix of factors like tumor size an
Doctors often use special scans to see if breast cancer treatments are working. One common method is MRI, which gives clear pictures of soft tissues. But MRI has some downsides, like high costs and long wait times for results. Because of these issues, researchers are exploring other options. A newe
The Luke Combs concert at Scott Stadium was a night of music and fun, but the real show came after. Instead of smooth exits, fans faced gridlock that lasted over an hour. Many wondered why the same people who handle big football games couldn't manage this event better. After all, football games brin
Scientists are turning to a special imaging trick that makes the normally invisible flow of energy inside cells visible. By feeding cells a version of pyruvate that glows brighter than usual, researchers can watch how it turns into lactate in real time. The key to understanding this process lies in
UVA Football is making some big moves! Coach Tony Elliott just announced some new roles for his team. ShaDon Brown is now the cornerbacks coach, and Joey Orck is taking over as the offensive line coach. Elliott is pretty happy about this. He thinks it shows that the program is all about helping both
Gynecologic cancer treatments can lead to pelvic floor disorders (PFD). These disorders affect the muscles and tissues in the pelvic area. They can cause problems with bowel and bladder control. Also, they can make it hard to have sex or cause pain in the pelvic area. Many women face these issues a
The trial of a former Uvalde school police officer, Adrian Gonzales, took an unexpected turn. A teacher's testimony shook things up. She said she saw the shooter near where Gonzales was. This was different from what she told investigators before. The defense team was not happy. They said the teacher
A trial has started for a police officer accused of not protecting kids during the Uvalde school shooting. Many officers were there, but it took 77 minutes for them to stop the shooter. The officer on trial, Gonzales, is one of only two facing charges for not acting faster. His trial could last up t
A heavy smoker, well into their golden years, found themselves facing a fast-growing tumor in their right lower lung. Doctors were baffled. It was a rare beast, a thoracic SMARCA4-deficient undifferentiated tumor, or SMARCA4-UT for short. This type of cancer is so uncommon that even experts struggle
