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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. More>>
Sequester leads to a waiting list with more than a dozen names on it for the service More>>
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.
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. More>>
Tests show a raccoon found in the Laniers Mill Road area recently tested positive More>>
Panera Bread made an $8,000 donation to the Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement center. More>>
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.
There is no proven long-term treatment for pet allergies.
The Community Foundation of the New River Valley gave Mountain View Humane a $2,000 grant to create a "Prevent Another Litter Subsidy-Pulaski County" More>>
As Highland County's only Public Health Nurse, her services range from well-child services, WIC and nutrition counseling, to testing for tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases, and assisting with disease investigations More>>
Leaders believe a healthy body and mind equals a better police officer on the streets. More>>
For some of the littlest allergy sufferers it can be a challenge to find relief. More>>
Fleet Feet's No Boundaries group takes running and walking to a new level. More>>
Myth: Gin soaked raisins help arthritis pain. More>>
There is no proven long-term treatment for pet allergies.
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