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U.Va. multidisciplinary team engages in flood mitigation efforts

By Oluwamisayo Ologun | April 25, 2022

A multidisciplinary team at the University is working with the Lenowisco Planning Districts Commission to develop more creative and effective flood planning strategies.

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U.Va. community faces the numbing effects of crisis fatigue

By Ava Bagherian | April 19, 2022

Catastrophies have taken a toll on the student psyche and have led many community members to experience numbness, anxiety, exhaustion and an overwhelming sense of grief.

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Local speakers discuss ongoing action against climate change during online event

By Katherine Costin | April 17, 2022

The event showcased local efforts in Charlottesville and Albemarle county to mitigate the effects of climate change.

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Charlottesville experiences a dramatic loss in tree canopy

By Carson Brantley | April 17, 2022

A recent report from the Charlottesville Tree Commission indicates that the rate at which Charlottesville is losing its tree canopy has increased. 

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U.Va. and William & Mary host joint webinar to share plans for carbon net neutrality by 2030

By Saumya Sharma | April 15, 2022

In accordance with Executive order 77, the University and the College of William & Mary aim to be carbon net neutral by the end of 2030 — and hosted a webinar yesterday to discuss these plans. 

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U.Va. Health joins national study analyzing mild-to-moderate COVID-19 treatments

By Jordan Schuck | April 12, 2022

The medication can be put into use right away, should the study prove effective.

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Allergies or COVID-19? U.Va. allergists discuss the difference

By Emmie Halter | April 7, 2022

Allergy symptoms often coincide with COVID-19 symptoms — which causes a blurred line between the two very different situations. 

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New ‘Earn While You Learn’ program at U.Va. Health to combat staffing shortages

By Katherine Costin | April 6, 2022

The new "Earn While You Learn" program pays a full time salary to employees, who will split time between hands-on work, classwork and training simulations. 

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Virginia scientists bring seagrass back to Virginia’s Eastern Shore

By Sydney Newburn | April 3, 2022

Experts have dramatically transformed Virginia coastline through the largest and most successful seagrass restoration project in the world. 

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Improved data algorithms could help physicians diagnose, treat diseases

By Haylee Ressa | April 1, 2022

Recent advances in algorithms are providing physicians with new tools to predict, diagnose and even treat diseases.

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Ketogenic diet potentially aids in multiple sclerosis treatment, U.Va. researchers find

By Saumya Sharma | March 29, 2022

Asst. Neurology Prof. Nicholas Brenton spearheaded the new research, exploring how a modified Atkins diet has the potential to be a new standard of care for MS patients.

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Eating disorders rise among college students during COVID-19 pandemic

By Emmie Halter | March 23, 2022

Diet culture and the onset of COVID-19 made balanced and non-restrictive eating habits more difficult for college students.

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U.Va. researcher measures public awareness of alcohol-cancer link, support for alcohol control policies

By Maddie Mixon | March 21, 2022

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U.Va. opens new orthopedic center on Ivy Road

By Carly Stender | March 21, 2022

The center’s monumental ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 16 signified the official opening of the center, which has been in the making for more than a decade.