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Why Some Heart Drugs Become Risky with Low Sodium, VA Tech Study Finds

New research explains how low levels of the electrolyte sodium in the blood can disrupt the timing of the heartbeat in patients taking widely used rhythm-control medications such as flecainide, which is commonly prescribed for atrial fibrillation and other fast or irregular heart rhythms. The study, by Virginia Tech researchers...
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TAP Announces “A Night at the Museum” to Celebrate 60 Years of Impact

Total Action for Progress (TAP) has announced that tickets are now available for its signature 60th anniversary celebration, A Night at the Museum: A...

Youngkin Announces AstraZeneca Selects Virginia for Multi-Billion Dollar Manufacturing Center

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced AstraZeneca, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines, selected Virginia for its largest...

That itches! A guide to canine hot spots

Summer weather can make you feel hot and sweaty, but for your dog, this season can be when allergies start to flare, resulting in hot spots. The veterinary term...

Miyares Celebrates Virginia Rules Camp Season

Attorney General Jason Miyares joined Virginia Rules campers in Norfolk last week to celebrate the 21st season of Virginia Rules Camps, supported by over $62,000 in grants from...

Load the Bus for Kids School Supply Drive – Aug 1-3

Roanoke County Public Schools, Roanoke City Public Schools, Salem City Public Schools and Craig County Schools are teaming up with Roanoke area Walmart stores to Load the Bus...

Experts offer tips to keep teens engaged – and off screens – this summer

While summer may provide teens with a much-needed break from the classroom, it often comes with a heavy dose of screen time and perhaps some boredom. Virginia Tech...

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

How Can God Help Me When I'm Really Down? (Psalm 23:3) “He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His...