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Heat Deaths Likely Undercounted In W.Va.

Thousands of Americans die every year from heat, but the United States' official tally of heat-related deaths does not come close to capturing the full human toll according to recent reporting from NPR.

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Understanding How Heat Affects The Body, This West Virginia Morning

NPR recently released a story showing that heat-related deaths in the United States have likely been undercounted. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracks deaths, but it isn’t always easy to attribute a death to heat. We speak with an expert who helps us understand what heat does to the body and what it means in West Virginia.

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Health Right CEO Gets National Award For Charitable Healthcare Work

A West Virginia physician has been named the 2026 Patient Advocate of the Year for the work she does with a prominent free and charitable clinic.

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Dangerous Heat Arrives In Ohio Valley

Storms on Thursday may bring relief to the heat, but also bring the risk of severe thunderstorms.

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