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

On 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. 

Also, two cases on school vaccination requirements before the state Supreme Court of Appeals have been combined.

And, midterm elections are now less than a month away, but there are several deadlines to consider before Election Day.

Finally, a new West Virginia-themed board game inspired by the Game of Life is coming to classrooms across the state.

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Maria Young produced this episode.

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