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Tobacco smoke residue found on indoor surfaces -- so-called "third-hand smoke" -- can interact with airborne compounds to form new, potentially cancer-causing substances, research suggests. More>>
Here are the list of times and dates for the Roanoke and Alleghany health districts More>>
The course is called, "Self management for Cancer Survivors". The class is also part of a research project. More>>
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of last week, Virginia was one of only four states were there is a steady increase in the number of H1N1 cases. Health officials say you're More>>
She lost her voice 20 years ago, but now a Rocky Mount woman is talking again. More>>
The State Health Commissioner says that's only if things continue to go as planned. Virginia has received two million doses so far. More>>
Promising news this week in the fight against cancer. The overall cancer death rate is continuing to go down. The number of new cancer cases is also dropping in the United States. More>>
Cataracts stole their vision, but today local eye doctors gave twelve people their sight back. This is the second year for the Cataract Care program. More>>
A local orthopedic surgeon is one of a few doctors in the state now offering a treatment that could help people avoid surgery after an injury. It's called platelet-rich plasma therapy and uses the patient's own blood. More>>
If you belong to one of three regional YMCA's..starting today your membership is good at each of them. More>>
About a third of all PPO members eventually run into a problem. Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself. More>>
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