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In Virginia, opioid deaths have increased substantially since 1999, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. How can we prevent more tragedies?
This fall, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released new recommendations for cervical cancer screening. The Pap smear, which was once the go-to test for cervical cancer screening, is no longer the only option.
Strict diets can be hard to follow and discouraging. Instead, consider learning CPR or making your home safer in 2021.
Each year, almost 260,000 lives are lost to sepsis. Only heart disease and cancer cause more deaths in the U.S. Learn who’s most at risk and how to spot this serious, but little known, illness.
Weight-bearing exercise is one of the best things you can do to keep your bones healthy and reduce your risk of osteoporosis.
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and trauma-related hospital visits among older people and the numbers are on the rise. Get fall prevention tips to help keep you or your loved ones safe at home.
The school year is in full swing, and that means germ swapping has commenced. No matter how many times we tell our kids to wash their hands and use best practices when coughing and sneezing, it doesn’t always happen.
Milk used to be simple, but now on top of cow's milk, there's soy, almond, coconut and even pea milk. Find out the milk alternatives that taste the best or leave a lot to be desired.
On a hot summer day, there’s no greater escape than your favorite swimming hole. But before you dive in, be aware that there are water safety hazards that could put you and your family at risk for accident, illness or injury.
If you or your child suffer from asthma, it’s important to be aware that some common allergens can compromise home air quality and trigger asthma symptoms.
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