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Understanding The Do’s and Don’ts Of Medical Testing, This West Virginia Morning

Direct-to-consumer tests like full-body scans are marketed as a way to catch diseases early and establish a baseline. But there are financial, physical and psychological risks to all medical tests — and in some cases, not getting a test could be better for your health. From the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, HealthQ hosts Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer speak with UCSF Cardiologist Dr. Rita Redberg.

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New W.Va.-Themed Board Game Coming To Classrooms Across State

"Mountain Moves” is a new educational board game designed by the West Virginia Department of Tourism and West Virginia Department of Education to engage eighth-grade students in West Virginia history, tourism and career opportunities.

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Aluminum Plates For Deep Space Win W.Va. 'Coolest' Contest

Aluminum plates that helped keep astronauts on the Artemis II rocket safe won the first ever Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition.

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Fire Prevention Week ‘Charges’ Into Safety

Many of the devices we use in our daily lives run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Be aware that damaged or incorrectly charged batteries can overheat, start a fire, or even explode.

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