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Treating Cyclosporiasis May Mean Seeing A Doc – Or A Hospital Stay

As health officials across the nation work to contain a severe gastrointestinal illness, patients grapple with if and when to seek treatment.

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Health & Science Maria Young,

Whooping Cough On The Rise In W.Va.

West Virginia is experiencing a 15-year jump in whooping cough cases, particulary in teens and adults.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

W.Va. Is One Of 20 U.S. States Without A Measles Case This Year

West Virginia is one of 20 U.S. states not to report a case of measles in 2025, so far. However, all five of its border states have reported cases, with Kentucky announcing its second case of the year on Friday.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

W.Va. State Health Officer Resigns

Updated on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 at 4 p.m. The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) announced Monday that the state's health officer had ...

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