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.More>>
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 poorMore>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:22 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:22:15 GMT
Dr. Bill Fintel with Blue Ridge Cancer Care says double mastectomies as prevention have become more common for women with breast cancer gene. Dr. Fintel says they are born with it and it. For every
Dr. Bill Fintel with Blue Ridge Cancer Care says double mastectomies as prevention have become more common for women with breast cancer gene.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:45:42 GMT
Roanoke is working to become a destination for people near and far through the Blue Ridge Parkway, The Taubman Museum, Center in the Square and downtown living. A short distance from the heart of downtown,
Groundbreaking is set for this Friday May 24th for a major riverside development across the street from VTC and VTCRI
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:57 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:57:20 GMT
Many seniors rely on the hot meals they get each day from the Local Office on Aging, but the L.O.A. in Roanoke had to cut 13,000 meals from the program because of sequestration.
Sequester leads to a waiting list with more than a dozen names on it for the service
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:39:53 GMT
The sunshine is firing up pollen allergies. Did all of that rain we had last week make things better for us? We find out the facts from Jefferson Surgical Clinic, Ear Nose and Throat Specialist Dr. Geoff
Did all of that rain we had last week make things better for us? We find out the facts from Jefferson Surgical Clinic, Ear Nose and Throat Specialist Dr. Geoff Harter.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:34 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:34:54 GMT
Workers with the Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue say Shotgun is making significant progress and is now able to get up on his feet on his own. WSLS has been following the young colt's recovery. He was rescued
Workers with the Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue say Shotgun is making significant progress and is now able to get up on his feet on his own.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:22 PM EDT2013-05-15 01:22:28 GMT
The Virginia Department of Health has issued a rabies notice for part of Pittsylvania County.Tests show a raccoon found in the Laniers Mill Road area recently tested positive, according to Kelly Waller
Tests show a raccoon found in the Laniers Mill Road area recently tested positive
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:13:58 GMT
Panera Bread made an $8,000 donation to the Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement center. As part of National Autism Awareness month, the restaurant locations in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Roanoke and Lynchburg
Panera Bread made an $8,000 donation to the Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement center.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:23:15 GMT
Doctor Tony Avnaim ordered the Pertussis test for Amanda Garlarneau when she came in with classic symptoms. She knew she had been around a friend with the illness. She explains, "There were times when
The Tdap vaccine protects against Pertussis or Whooping Cough and anyone who is 19 or older or going through pregnancy needs to have the booster in order to prevent the spread.
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.
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...
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.
Q: What is the best diet for building muscle? Dr. Ally Bowersock, PhD, Director of Exercise Science at Jefferson College of Health Sciences, "You want to focus on protein intake but not exclusively protein.
Q: What is the best diet for building muscle? Dr. Ally Bowersock, PhD, Director of Exercise Science at Jefferson College of Health Sciences, "You want to focus on protein intake but not exclusively protein.
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.
Government health officials are investigating several health problems reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.
Health officials are investigating cases involving patients who suffered complications after being injected with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.
Researchers examining the incidence of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut say they have found no statistically significant elevations in the rate of cancer among workers.
An 11-year study of the incidence of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney in the state ended Thursday with university researchers saying they found no statistically significant elevations in the rate...
Contraception coverage by for-profit companies faces a prominent test in Denver.
In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that...
The World Health Organization says there are now 22 deaths worldwide out of 44 lab-confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
International efforts to combat a new pneumonia-like virus that has now killed 22 people are being slowed by unclear rules and competition for the potentially profitable rights to disease samples, the head of the World...
The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.
The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.
The eastern New Mexico peanut butter plant shuttered nine months ago after a salmonella outbreak is making nut butter again.
The eastern New Mexico peanut butter plant shuttered eight months ago after a salmonella outbreak is back in production, and company officials say their coveted natural and organic butters could be back on store shelves...
