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Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn this West Virginia Morning, some supporters of President Donald Trump have expressed hope he would lower the cost of everyday goods through tariffs.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn this West Virginia Week, we covered stories from across the state, including what’s driving up the cost of electricity and how deaf and blind children are preparing for the labor force. Also, students may return to a school along the Ohio River this fall even after learning the groundwater in the town is contaminated. We also witness the release of an Osprey back into the wild and attend a funeral for a homeless Vietnam-era veteran.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn this West Virginia Morning, as summer kicks into full swing and people head outside, exposure to ticks increases. Appalachia Health News Reporter Emily Rice spoke with West Virginia state entomologist Eric Dotseth who urges vigilance against tick bites that could cause major health issues.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThis week on Inside Appalachia, a Ukrainian musician reflects on what music means during wartime. And there’s a growing number of a certain kind of blood-sucking arachnid — and diseases that come with it. We also sit in on one of the natural wonders of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThere are a few reasons you may be seeing more ticks. And part of that is global warming. The fact that we've been going into more natural areas. The human population is expanding. So, we're going to encounter more wildlife. Also, we've seen an increase in tick presence in general in this state and believe that more tick borne diseases are coming this way. And every year, we see higher numbers of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn this West Virginia Morning, Bill Lynch has health experts explaining what you need to know if you’re out in the woods and you find a tick latched to your body. Also, there’s a scholarship program now underway in honor of fallen West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard.
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