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prescription drugs
Local

No Tax Breaks for Drugs Ads: Bill would ban tax breaks for Big Pharma on TV spots

Rebecca Barnabi
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Local, Region/State

Staunton, Waynesboro partner with health professionals for ‘Stroke Smart’ designation

Crystal Graham
healthcare
Local

UVA Health: University Medical Center’s Battle Building marks 10-year anniversary

Rebecca Barnabi
film theater curtain
Local

‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ star Shannen Doherty loses battle with breast cancer at 53

Rebecca Barnabi
mosquito up close
Local

A health emergency: Record number of cases of dengue worldwide in 2024

Crystal Graham
person in mask outdoors
Region/State

Virginia Department of Health begins Long COVID study in rural Southwest Virginia

Crystal Graham
988 lifeline
Local, Region/State

America has a lifeline; help is available through the national 988 helpline

Martin Ringstaff
measles illustration
Local

Possible exposure to measles if you visited this grocery store in Virginia

Crystal Graham
teen alcohol
Region/State

Five Virginia coalitions receive $125K boost to address youth substance use

Chris Graham
Local

Newsweek names UVA Health’s Dr. Shen, Dr. Shimer to list of America’s Best Spine Surgeons

Rebecca Barnabi
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