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An infectious disease expert from the University of Virginia outlined how likely it is that you could get bird flu. Dr. Patrick Jackson said due to lack of surveillance, it's possible more cases have gone undetected, even in Virginia. He said those most at risk are in the agriculture industry and often lack access to healthcare or testing.

Some medical experts say taking supplements or vitamins orally isn’t the most effective way for your body to absorb them. That’s why another form of vitamin therapy is quickly growing in popularity, receiving those same medications through an IV. IV hydration therapy is a multi-billion-dollar medical industry and is expected to grow over the next decade. Several IV hydration businesses have opened in Southwest Virginia in recent years. 10 News anchor Rachel Lucas tried it.

The Virginia Poverty Law center hosted a health fair Thursday in the New River Valley, bringing healthcare to those that need it most. Issues like food insecurity, loss of Medicaid coverage and lack of transportation are challenges facing many low and moderate-income families. The center said traditional health fairs have not been effective reaching those struggling individuals so Virginia poverty law center's Enroll Virginia is partnering with the Community Housing Program to offer these health fairs at all six properties this month.

Better access to needed health services in our region, UVA is opening an asthma, allergy, immunology clinic in Lynchburg.

More and more people are out in the sun for the summertime — that's why Billy Rinn, a skin cancer survivor, is sharing his story in hopes of saving lives.

Construction is a big industry in our region, but recent studies show construction workers are nearly five times more likely to die from mental health related issues compared to an accident on site.

With the beautiful Blue Ridge right in our backyard, exploring is always on our minds.

A local nonprofit is getting $10,000 to help prevent underage and high-risk drinking.

Former U.S. Ambassador Nicholas F. Taubman and his wife, Jenny have donated a $25 million gift towards a new building and expanded cancer program at Carilion Clinic.

A first-of-its-kind kind study finds a potential health risk associated with using tampons. The recent research out of UC Berkeley found that many tampons on the market, including organic and non-organic, may contain toxic metals, such as lead and arsenic. The researchers looked at tampons sold both in the United States and Europe.

Sunburn, heat exhaustion, and dehydration are just a few of the dangers you can face if you’re in summer heat too long. That’s why a couple Roanoke organizations are trying to help.

If you can't keep cool in a lake, river or pool, health experts have some other tips for you to stay safe in this oppressive heat.