House passes ObamaCare repeal: Virginia Democrats respond
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A Republican bill to repeal and replace ObamaCare passed the House today by a narrow 217-213 margin.
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Warner, Kaine issue statements on government funding bill
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded the inclusion of key Virginia priorities in the 2017 fiscal year spending bill.
Virginia Tech professor enlists French residents for study validating pollution-driven health claims
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State-funded health studies have disproved claims by residents and local doctors in one of France’s largest industrial regions.
Research shines positive light on harmful bacteria
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Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium known for its ties to gastric cancer, may have health benefits for the human immune system.
QNet and the baseless allegations of Gurupreet Singh Anand against QNET
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Like many multi-level marketing (MLM) companies, QNET has had its fair share of detractors.
Aren’t pesticides worth the environmental risk?
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Even though pesticides may take an environmental toll, isn’t it worth it given how many more mouths we can feed thanks to their use?
Nikki Williams appointed new CEO of Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline
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Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council announced the appointment of Nikki Williams as its new CEO. She will assume responsibilities on April 24.
Why is a UVA Health System study replacing people’s cigarettes?
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The UVA Health System is conducting a research study to determine if exercise and reduced-nicotine cigarettes can ease withdrawal symptoms.
UVA finds way to view genes inside living cells
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Mazhar Adli, of the UVA School of Medicine, has developed a way to track genes inside living cells.
Virginia Tech researcher seeks new ways to treat aggressive brain tumors
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If diagnosed today, a glioblastoma brain cancer patient has on average a year to live.
