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    Oct 8, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Hundreds taking part in cancer prevention study

     600 people in this area are expected to take part in a Cancer Prevention Study this week.
     600 people in this area are expected to take part in a Cancer Prevention Study this week. The study from the American Cancer Society will help researchers better understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer....

    Tags: Health Organizations, Cancer, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), American Cancer Society, Lungs and Airways

    2. Sep 7, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. 200 Southwest Virginians sign up for Cancer Study; 400 more needed

    Donating is one way people help in the fight. Now there's another way you can take part in the fight against cancer.
    Donating is one way people help in the fight. Now there's another way you can take part in the fight against cancer. A huge study is taking place and researchers need 300-thousand people and they hope at least 600 people in this region will sign up.  Two...

    Tags: Cancer, Obesity, American Cancer Society, Medical Specialization, Biology

    3. Aug 24, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. OUR HEALTH: A Whisper of Hope

    <img class="thumb-img thumb-img-altthumb" style="width: auto;" src="http://image.p2p.tribuneinteractive.com/photos/preview?upload_file=E%2F2FBA2CC5B584C8052EC6912E&amp;max_dimension=400&amp;ratio=16x9&amp;bust=1345824500592" alt="" />Ovarian cancer patients are living longer, but the disease still haunts those diagnosed.
    Ovarian cancer patients are living longer, but the disease still haunts those diagnosed. Living with ovarian cancer for four years, she’s already beat the odds of a disease once called the Silent Killer. Alice Vogt lives in Bedford County with her...

    Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Cancer, Health and Medical Professionals, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Chemotherapy

    4. Aug 27, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. OUR HEALTH: New Hepatitis C Treatment Clinic Brings Specialized Treatment to Local Patients

    Anewly formed infectious disease clinic in Lynchburg, VA is bringing expert medical care to those in the area with hepatitis C.
    Anewly formed infectious disease clinic in Lynchburg, VA is bringing expert medical care to those in the area with hepatitis C. An estimated 3.2 million people in the United States have a chronic hepatitis C viral infection. Most of them don’t even...

    Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Viral Diseases and Infections, Cancer, Hepatitis C , Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)

    5. May 4, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. OUR HEALTH: PRP, Faster Healing and Less Pain in Oral Surgery

    A healing technique that has been used for many years in hospitals but gained widespread attention in the field of sports medicine is now making waves among oral surgeons and their patients. In Central Virginia, the technique is being used in at least one oral surgery practice, and a patient who had the treatment calls it &ldquo;fabulous.&rdquo;
    A healing technique that has been used for many years in hospitals but gained widespread attention in the field of sports medicine is now making waves among oral surgeons and their patients. In Central Virginia, the technique is being used in at least one...

    Tags: Lab Tests, Health and Medical Professionals, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Root Canal, Hospitals and Clinics

    6. Apr 19, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. New Cancer Treatment available in Roanoke

    WDBJ-TV Anchor/Reporter
    A cutting edge treatment for cancer is now available close to home. Carilion Roanoke Memorial is teaming up with Blue Ridge Cancer Care to offer a treatment that targets tumors in the liver while keeping healthy tissue in tact. Nerissa Tyeryar is a 30...

    Tags: Cancer, Health, Human Body, Chemotherapy, Oncology

    7. Dec 29, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. UVA gets a chance to give back to Atlanta community

    UVA is just two days away from its match-up with Auburn in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl.
    News 7 Sports Reporter
    UVA is just two days away from its match-up with Auburn in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl. The team got a chance to get out in the community, and visit Children's Healthcare of Atlanta on Thursday morning. The Cavaliers, including Coach London, met with kids...

    Tags: Virginia Cavaliers, Cancer, Wii, Mike London, Chick-fil-A Bowl

    8. Aug 31, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. Riding for bone marrow research

    A bicyclist from Florida is riding across America to raise awareness of bone marrow donation.
    A bicyclist from Florida is riding across America to raise awareness of bone marrow donation. And he stopped in Lexington on Saturday during a community festival. Henry Osti started his journey in San Francisco and will end in Yorktown, Virginia....

    Tags: Florida, Human Body, Bone Marrow

    9. Sep 20, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. OUR HEALTH: Diabetes Mellitus

    <strong>Diabetes Mellitus. The data is startling, and it&rsquo;s getting worse. </strong>
    Diabetes Mellitus. The data is startling, and it’s getting worse. According to the Centers for Disease Control, diabetes affects more than 25 million people in the U.S., or 8.3 percent of the population. It’s the seventh leading cause of...

    Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Healthy Diet, Mayo Clinic, National Institutes of Health, Medical Research

    10. Nov 18, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Blood donations needed heading into holiday season

    &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The American Red Cross has a constant need for blood donations.&nbsp; As we head into Thanksgiving and the holiday season, donation numbers typically go down each year. &nbsp;
    Reporter
        The American Red Cross has a constant need for blood donations.  As we head into Thanksgiving and the holiday season, donation numbers typically go down each year.       While individual donations are always accepted, Donor Days are an excellent...

    Tags: Health, Human Body, Charity, Relief and Aid Organizations, Holidays

    11. Sep 30, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. OUR HEALTH: Is Your Pet Battling the Bulge?

    Americans are becoming increasingly overweight or obese, exercising less, and eating unhealthy foods, according to the recently released results of the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. The results show that 63.1% of adults in the U.S. were either overweight or obese in 2009 - a small but measurable increase from 62.2% the previous year. Portion control is said to play a large role in why Americans are becoming increasingly overweight and that holds true for pets as well.
    Americans are becoming increasingly overweight or obese, exercising less, and eating unhealthy foods, according to the recently released results of the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. The results show that 63.1% of adults in the U.S. were either...

    Tags: Taurine (dietary supplement), Cancer, Pets, Clubs and Associations, Diabetes

    12. Jan 26, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. American Red Cross: January Blood Supplies Lowest in a Decade

    WDBJ-TV Anchor/Reporter
    Winter weather doesn't just affect schools and churchs, it also affects the blood supply. As the snow fell outside Wednesday, the chairs inside the American Red Cross donor center on Church Avenue in Roanoke were empty. Every time a storm tracks up...

    Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Blood Transfusion, Human Body, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Social Issues

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