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‘Miracle’: Child shows signs of life after being pronounced dead in near-drowning at pool
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (428+ words) GILBERT, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) " A child has made a miraculous recovery after nearly drowning in a backyard pool in Arizona on Super Bowl Sunday. Police and fire crews were called to a home where a child was found in…...
Baby sleepers sold at Walmart, Target recalled for choking risk
7+ hour, 8+ min ago (98+ words) (Gray News) - Thousands of baby sleepers are being recalled because they are a choking hazard. Halo Dream recalled 45,000 of its Magic Sleepsuits. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the zipper heads on the sleepers can detach, posing a choking risk…...
Advocates unveil 2026 policy platform to protect miners with black lung
12+ hour, 56+ min ago (252+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va (WVVA) - Appalachian Voices and a coalition of regional advocates have released a new federal policy agenda aimed at protecting coal miners from black lung disease and strengthening the benefits system for miners who are already sick. The 2026 Federal…...
West Virginia ranks among most sleep-deprived states, raising dementia concerns
16+ hour, 5+ min ago (400+ words) THE TWO VIRGINIAS (WVVA) - West Virginia and Virginia residents are facing growing risks tied to poor sleep, obesity and anxiety, according to a new analysis from personalized healthcare provider NiceRx. The report, which examined national data on insufficient sleep, obesity…...
Virginia lawmakers pass Right to Contraception Act
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (227+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WVVA) - Virginia lawmakers have passed legislation establishing a right to obtain contraception and protecting access to birth control methods approved by the FDA. House Bill 6 passed the Senate on February 23 by a vote of 23-15. The bill previously passed…...
20-month -old found with bruising before death
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (75+ words) 20-month -old found with bruising before death'WVVA 20-month -old found with bruising before death Calm and cooler the next couple of days ahead of next weather maker INTERVIEW: Big Bloomin" Orchid Day offers rare plants, expert talks and more West…...
West Virginia enacts Make West Virginia Healthy Act to combat obesity
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (166+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va (WVVA) - West Virginia has enacted legislation aimed at combating obesity and diet-related chronic diseases through a comprehensive wellness initiative. The Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026 was signed into law by Governor Jim Justice on February 28 and takes…...
WV health officials encourage colonoscopies to detect cancer early
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (133+ words) BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Appalachian Regional Healthcare is reminding residents that colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when detected early through regular screening. Health officials emphasize that a simple screening can detect and remove polyps long before they…...
ARH urges colon cancer screenings for adults 45 and older
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (121+ words) Appalachian Regional Healthcare is reminding residents that colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when detected early. Health officials recommend individuals 45 and older talk with their provider about screening schedules, with those having a family history potentially needing…...
Terminally ill man dies hours after saying goodbye to his beloved dogs
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (80+ words) Terminally ill man dies hours after saying goodbye to his beloved dogs'WVVA Terminally ill man dies hours after saying goodbye to his beloved dogs Reminder: This is when daylight saving time starts Car parked in the same spot since April…...