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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Jun. 02, 2025

Doctor Urges Greater Skin Protection For Summer

Rates of melanoma and other skin cancers have been steadily increasing in recent years, but simple protections can significantly reduce risks.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Jun. 02, 2025

Protecting Skin From Summer Sun And A Mental Health Crisis Among Farmers, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a doctor discusses how and why to keep your skin safe from summer sun, farmers struggle with mental health and Shepherdstown kicks off Pride Month.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Feb. 12, 2024

Advocates Ask Legislators For Tobacco Cessation Funding

On Monday, lawmakers heard from cancer patients, survivors and advocates during Cancer Action Day.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jan. 09, 2024

Health Officials Advise Radon Testing For Homes

During National Radon Action Month, state officials advise the public to test their homes and workplaces for radon.

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Health & Science Randy Yohe, Oct. 18, 2023

Medical Value Of Plants Highlight International Conference In Institute

Deriving medicine from plants goes back to the Egyptians. Since then, scientists have identified more than 390,000 plants on the earth, most of which have not been studied for their medicinal applications.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, May. 15, 2023

Morgantown’s ‘Project Rainbow’ And New Book Explores Cancer Prevention On This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, housing can be a difficult issue for many but especially for those in marginalized communities. A group in Morgantown is working to create Project Rainbow, a shelter and housing aid organization specifically for LGBTQ community members.

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