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Mammogram screenings are crucial for early detection of breast cancer, but many women face delays in getting them. These delays often occur because women either don't have a primary care physician or can't see one promptly. However, there are alternatives available.

Some experts say quitting smoking is harder than beating almost any other bad habit.

Many children in our area are not able to get dental care due to the cost.

Rare Disease Day, observed on Feb. 28, brings attention to uncommon diseases affecting populations of 200,000 or fewer. In Roanoke, the Wells Fargo Tower will be illuminated in pink, green, purple, and blue—the colors of Rare Disease Day—thanks to a collaboration between The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Wells Fargo Tower. Despite their rarity, these diseases impact about 30 million people in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health. In Virginia, many families are affected, including those in the Roanoke and New River valleys.

Doctors at UVA Health are using a new method to treat pancreatic cysts, which are collections of fluid that form in the pancreas. Some cysts can eventually become cancerous, and typically need surgery to remove.

Pap smears are a regular part of health care for those at risk of cervical cancer, but for many patients, the test can be uncomfortable or embarrassing.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means romance, gifts and lots of sweet treats. It can be a hard holiday to navigate when you’re on a diet.   

Nearly 20 years after losing her mother to breast cancer, Erin Hachwi, a mother of two, was shocked to receive the same diagnosis. Now, she's honoring her mothers fight by sharing her story of survival in the hopes other women will prioritize mammograms and screenings.

In honor of world cancer day, WSLS is inviting you to share your story too through Pin it. We want to recognize survivors and those still fighting while remembering those we have lost.

Health officials in Virginia are tracking an uptick in bird flu cases.

Are your kids due for a visit to the dentist? There’s an opportunity for them to get a free dental checkup!

If you feel a need to move your legs without your control, you’re not alone.