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Virginia Tech adds new football helmet to 5-star safety rankings Video included

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Virginia Tech adds a new football helmet to its 5-star safety ranking list, following a new round of impact tests.

Today (Wednesday), Dr. Stefan Duma's team unveiled its 2013 research results for adult football helmets.  The testing identified a helmet's ability to reduce the risk of concussion.
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Psychology of weight loss coming to a library near you

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Can garlic protect against ticks? More>>

Happy Healthy Cooks plans to expand next school year Video included

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After four years, Happy Healthy Cooks is making a difference for local elementary school students. More>>

Virginia Medicaid-Medicare eligibility plan approved by feds

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Gov. Bob McDonnell's Commonwealth Coordinated Care program clears one of several hurdles necessary before the state will allow the expansion of Medicaid to 400,000 Virginia working poor More>>

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  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:45:44 GMT
    Q: With the onslaught of ticks... I wanted to know if there was a home remedy... a lady said she took minced garlic and mashed it and rubbed it all over her body. I don't want to be smelling like garlic...
    Can garlic protect against ticks?
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:41:28 GMT
    Link to more from The American Diabetes Association.
    Keeping blood sugar under control with smart food choices
  • Thursday, April 18 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-04-18 18:50:26 GMT
    Many people are looking for solutions to allergy symptoms. When the weather warms up we spend more time outside. Working together with the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology we showcase
    Many people are looking for solutions to allergy symptoms.  When the weather warms up we spend more time outside.
  • Monday Mythbuster

  • Friday, May 10 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:46:58 GMT
    From American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology: There is no proven long-term treatment for pet allergies. False: Allergy shots therapy (immunotherapy) has a proven track record as an effective

    There is no proven long-term treatment for pet allergies.

  • Friday, April 19 2013 4:08 PM EDT2013-04-19 20:08:16 GMT
    Myth: Gin soaked raisins help arthritis pain. False. Link to more from the Arthritis Foundation
    Myth: Gin soaked raisins help arthritis pain.
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