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For the second time in a week, medical experts are revising the advice given women on cancer screenings. Now women are being told that they should get their first screening for cervical cancer -- including a Pap test -- at age 21. More>>
Many young athletes are now playing sports year round without a break leading to elbow injuries. More>>
Some local doctors are upset about the new recommendations. More>>
This is the second year in a row the Commonwealth has received a low grade. More>>
A Carilion spokesman confirmed the new deal Tuesday afternoon. More>>
Starting Sunday, November 15th, seniors can begin signing up for their 2010 Medicare Prescription drug card. More>>
The study compared six different therapies to see what was most effective. More>>
About a third of the eye injuries are sports related. More>>
A cat in Iowa becomes the first feline to test positive for the H1N1 virus. More>>
The clinics are sponsored by the local school districts and health department. The vaccination clinics are for students who have a completed consent form on file at the school. More>>
More H1N1 vaccine makes its way to our community. More>>
Every 70 seconds someone develops Alzheimer's. Researchers haven't found a cure but they are making significant progress. More>>
A Virginia Tech professor wants to make sure her students know just how important their research is, so Thursday their education got personal.
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It was just last year that a study done at the Mayo Clinic showed mastectomy rates at least at this location, were on the rise. This information along with other research lead to concerns nationwide about the overuse of mastectomies. A new study found those concerns may be unfounded. More>>
At least 28 pregnant women in the U.S. have died from the swine flu. More>>
As if battling cancer isn't hard enough, many people also suffer with pain. But they may not realize they don't have to continue to live with that pain. More>>
While the death rate has dropped, people in our community are still getting infected with the disease.
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The pageant queen made good on a pledge to shave it all off for the cause. More>>
The clients at Classic Image Day Spa Clinic say they are proof it really works. More>>
While scientific data are limited there are many reports of problems. More>>
With all the focus lately on the novel H1N1 virus or swine flu, health officials are reminding people to protect themselves from this fall from the seasonal flu. More>>
Project Access of the Roanoke Valley is hosting three more upcoming screening events. More>>
Patients with flu-like symptoms are being treated as if they have swine flu. More>>
He blacked out after running a half marathon. More>>
The Central Virginia Health District wants to make sure patients understand what they're dealing with. More>>
Screenings will be held at the Lewis-Gale Regional Cancer Center. More>>
The clubhouse is a community day program for people with brain injuries. More>>
Community health centers such as New Horizons Healthcare in Roanoke rely on the federal funds to serve the uninsured. More>>
Lewis-Gale Medical Center is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The formal ceremony begins at 6 p.m. Things will wrap up around 7:30 p.m. More>>
Imagine waking up in the morning with one side of your face stiff and droopy. Your first thought might be a stroke, but it could be bell's palsy. More>>
The movie is called "Adam". It's a romantic comedy about a young man's pursuit of love and happiness.
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How well your recover from a stroke depends a lot on how quickly you get treatment. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital now has a stroke alert system. More>>
She lost her voice 20 years ago, but now a Rocky Mount woman is talking again. More>>
Last fall W & L had more than a dozen confirmed cases of swine flu.
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Some school are already planning to hold mass vaccination clinics. But it could be mid October or later before an H1N1 vaccine is available. More>>
Parents do have a choice of whether or not they want their child to get the HPV vaccine. The vaccine helps prevent cervical cancer.
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Genetic testing involves a simple blood test. Within weeks you can find out your risk for certain cancers.
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With this newer approach doctors go in from the front of the hip joint, so there is no need to cut any muscle. More>>
The governor credits improvements in prenatal and birth care for the decline. More>>
This time of year you shouldn't leave home without a pair sunglasses. But what offers the best U-V protection. News 7 wanted to know if price matters and if you can always trust those U-V labels. We More>>
From the garage to medicine cabinet, they are many items that can be dangerous even deadly to child.
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About 22 percent of women in the US have their labor induced weeks before their due date.
But is it healthy for the baby? More>>
If you enjoy helping people and have some extra time Carilion Clinic wants you.
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A special viewing of HBO's documentary, "The Alzheimer's Project" along with a panel discussion will be held July 22nd at the Taubman Theatre. More>>
Virginia Tech Scientists are hopeful within the next 10 years this blood test could be in your doctor's office. More>>
The Blue Ridge Independent Living Center is an advocate, a friend, and a resource for many people in our community with disabilities. More>>
When you think fair food, healthy eating might not come to mind, but we wanted to see if it's possible. More>>
The FDA is worried about the number of people who overdose, even die, from taking too much acetaminophen. Those concerns could lead to the drug being less available, even banned in some forms. More>>
Officer Bryan Lawrence is continuing to regain his independence. He can now walk with just crutches. He also has high hopes of returning to work at the Roanoke City Police Department. More>>
Going away to summer camp can be a big deal for someone with special needs and their families. More>>
The sudden death of Michael Jackson, watching Farrah Fawcett lose her battle with anal cancer, or saying a final goodbye to Ed McMahon, some of us might be surprised at the impact their deaths may have on us. More>>
C. diff or clostridium difficile is a bacterial infection that if left untreated can be very serious even life-threatening. More>>
Researchers found green tea slowed the progression of prostate cancer. But local doctors say before you drink up, more research is needed. More>>
The procedure uses catheter technology to seal off the vein that's causing the varicose veins. Doctors says there is basically no recovery time. Patients can go back to work the same day.
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The Food and Drug Administration alerts consumers about the importance of following proper cleaning and storage procedures or they could be setting themselves up for a serious eye infection. More>>
The merger took effect Monday. This willl allow the schools to operate under one administration while still maintaing some level of independence.
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The Eco-Atkins diet is basically a vegetarian version of the Atkins diet. A recent study found the diet lowers heart risks.
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Fast Track Health Care Education opened two years ago in Salem. The school took off and is now expanding to meet the growing number of students.
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How much weight a woman should gain during pregnancy depends on a lot on her body mass index. The Insitute of Medicine has added new guidelines for obese American women. More>>
The school's first class of 42 will begin in the fall of 2010 and graduate with an M.D. degree in the spring of 2014. More>>
In her book, "To Test or Not to Test" Virginia Tech Professor Doris Zallen helps readers decide if genetic testing is a good choice for them.
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We're told the patient was an adult female from the Chesapeake Health District. More>>
Southwest Virginia has the highest rates of self-reported substance abuse among pregnant women in the state. Babies in our area are more than twice as likely to be born to mothers addicted to drugs.
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Gout is a type of arthitis. It can be very painful and it usually attacks the big toe. More>>
Multifocal contacts allow a person to see up close and far away at the same time. For some patients it's given them freedom to stop relying on their reading glasses for simple tasks like reading a menu.
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The pool is designed to make physical therapy easier on the body and less painful. One of the pool's unique features is the hydraulic lift which makes it accessible for patients in wheelchairs. More>>
The Virginia Cooperative Extension is encouraging the public to buy ten dollars a week of locally-grown products. Those who participate in this food challenge have a chance to win a prize every month. More>>
Lyme disease can lead serious medical problems if it's not treated early.
That's why it is important to know the signs of lyme disease. More>>
The clinic says individual donations are down $15,000 from previous years. That's happening as demand for service grows. Applications for new patients have grown 50% in the last year. More>>
Women 65 and older are underrepresented in breast cancer clinical trials. But a new study is finally giving doctors more answers about the best treatment options for this age group. More>>
Oh my aching knees! A fairly new procedure is giving local patients relief without the need for a total knee replacement. More>>
Researchers hope by developing better treatments for equine heaves they'll be able to help humans with asthma. Horses are on the few animals that naturally develop an asthma-like condition. More>>
TLC tells News 7 the current economic conditions lead the company to consolidate its locations in Virginia. As a result, the Roanoke County location was closed last Friday.
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A bad cold or allergies can turn into a sinus infection. If that happens, you must see your doctor because most likely it won't go away on its own. More>>
22 year-old Kristin McLoughlin was able to donate her kidney without leaving any lasting scar on her own body. Doctors were able to remove the organ through an incision in her belly button. More>>
The Pediatrics Club at the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine held a mini-medical school for some local kindergartners. The one day course introduced them to everything from anatomy to nutrition. More>>
Insomnia is a very common problem. About 30 percent of adults report having symptoms of insomnia in a given year. But if it lasts more than a week or so, you should see a doctor because it can be a sign of a more serious health issue. More>>
As many as one in six couples has trouble getting pregnant. But there is help available in the Roanoke Valley. At an upcoming seminar couples have a chance learn more information about their options and have a chance to win a free cycle of in vitro fertilization. More>>
The American Cancer Society recommends people start screenings at age 50. But it's even younger for those with a family history of colon cancer and African Americans. More>>
Justin Barnard is just one of several children that took part in a new therapy for peanut allergies at Duke University Medical Center. More>>
A new report released Wednesday from the American Heart Association report looked at more than 3,600 young people between the ages of 12 and 19. Researchers found those with low Vitamin D levels were at increased risk for high blood pressure, high blood sugar and heart disease. More>>
About 30 Roanoke residents, including several physicians, packed up at Second Presbyterian Church Friday for a mission trip to the country for the seventh straight year. This is the first time that experts in prosthetics will be making the journey. More>>
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise may play a key role in helping people recover from total knee replacement and knee osteoarthritis (OA), two new studies... More>>
Peanut processor and peanut butter maker Peanut Corp. of America issued the nationwide recall late Tuesday. More>>
The degree will be an online distance learning format. Classes are scheduled to begin in the fall of 2010. More>>
He calls himself the Incredible Shrinking Chef. Jeff Bland has already dropped five sizes. His goal is 200 pounds. More>>
Besides the nursing home's overall rating, you can also find out how the homes ranked in three critical areas: Health Inspection Surveys, Quality Measures and Staffing Information. More>>
Lynchburg College is starting its first ever Doctorate program to train doctors in physical therapy or "DPT"s. More>>
Hospitals are not immune to the unhealthy economy. All four HCA hospitals in our area recently had cutbacks. More>>
Erika Kratzer is baring one of her most initimate parts, a more than 12 inch long scar on a calendar of people diagnosed with colon cancer. More>>
In some of the recent outbreaks, health officials have confirmed it's the norovirus. But in most of the cases, they're just calling it a gastrointestinal illness. More>>
Children attending Botetourt Gymnastics Academy are learning balance, coordination, and other skills that can also help them in school. More>>
Established in 1999 at the Chesapeake, Virginia Sheriff's Office, Project Lifesaver was originally designed for seniors with Alzheimer's. More>>
Some simple steps can help protect your family from food poisioning this Thanksgiving. More>>
New study shows Gingko Biloba is ineffective in preventing Alzheimer's and dementia in older people. More>>
There is no cure for Alzheimer's, but there may be a way to reduce your risk. More>>
BPA is used to make some plastic products. It's also found in the lining of some cans. The main concern is about the potential harm to the child's development. More>>
A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows it may be beneficial to your heart. More>>
Inspired by Jared Fogle's weight loss success story, local Subway restaurants held a video and poster competition where kids could show off their healthy lifestyle. The winner was announced Thursday morning. More>>
Governor Tim Kaine, Virginia Tech President Charles Steger and Carilion CEO Ed Murphy were among the featured speakers. More>>
If you take 100 children, one or two will have a heart problem. It's the reason why an upcoming heart walk is so important for a Christiansburg boy and his family. More>>
Depression screenings in Lynchburg will be held at Central Virginia Community Services on Langhorne Road. You can stop by between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., and again between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. More>>
You may remember makers of over-the-counter options are now warning parents not to use cough and cold medications in children under four. More>>
Sixty percent of Virginians are overweight or obese, which puts them at risk for heart disease, a disease that kills nearly 20,000 Virginians each year. To beat the problem, Bolling is issuing a challenge. More>>
The Soup for Seniors project needs help. The LOA Area Agency on Aging is trying to collect 35,000 cans and 5,000 boxes of crackers, in hopes of feeding 3,000 seniors in our community. More>>
Every year, about one in four adults suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder. Some say that's why it's such an important issue for churches to address. More>>
One in eight women will get breast cancer. Last year, 38% of women in our community did not get their annual mammogram. It's enough to make some people want to shout. More>>
Now most food establishments are inspected one to three times a year, unless they are following up on a complaint. More>>
Roanoke City Police Officer Bryan Lawrence suffered a spinal injury after an attack while trying to make an arrest. When News7 visited Lawrence in Atlanta back in July, we found out his roommate was a retired Radford surgeon. Doctor Jan Levy recently returned home. More>>
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 60% of deaths from colon cancer could be prevented if everyone 50 and older was screened. More>>
The project plans to examine the effectiveness of community-based vocational training on job outcome and pay. More>>
That's why regular eye exams are important to catch a vision problem before it starts affecting their school work, and the first exam should come before the age of three or four. More>>
For the first time since opening in the 1960's, the college has a fitness center. The addition to the student center cost about $100,000, but students and employees can use it for free. 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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