
Hearing aids reduce the risk of mental decline
A new study shows that hearing aids reduce the accelerated mental decline associated with hearing loss. In fact, hearing aid users are no more at risk that people without hearing loss.

A new study shows that hearing aids reduce the accelerated mental decline associated with hearing loss. In fact, hearing aid users are no more at risk that people without hearing loss.

A VCU professor has helped develop an innovative vaccine for dogs that helps protect against the diverse bacterial strains that cause canine Lyme disease.

Lenny Brown has been named VMI Director of Athletics Equipment & Services and begins his duties on January 18.

African-American and Latino couples who attend church together experience happier relationships and family life.

Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn introduced a series of bills in furtherance of her work in education, victims’ rights, health care, public safety and prudent fiscal growth.

Researchers now know that Proctor’s Ledge was the site where 19 accused witches were executed during the notorious Salem Witch Trials.

What is up with #13 Virginia? Augusta Free Press editor Chris Graham talks ACC basketball, the NFL playoffs and a little NBA with host Jim Bresnahan on WREL-1450.

A VCU poll found a strong majority (63 percent) think that high school graduates are not prepared for the workplace but are prepared for college.

The 1991 Virginia women’s lacrosse team will be honored on National Girls and Women in Sports Day when the UVA women’s basketball team hosts Pitt on Sunday.

The 2015-2016 Best Doctors in America® List by Best Doctors, Inc., has selected 205 UVA Health System physicians as among the best in their respective fields.
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