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It is that time of year again. Yes, spring, and all the wonderful things that come along with it are here. This year has certainly been unusual with such a mild winter and an unseasonably early spring. However, don’t jump the gun too soon. I am...

A couple of months ago I wrote about dogs with the ability to sniff out strange objects, such as box turtles. These special animals help protect the turtles that need to be transferred to a safer place when new roads are built. The other day, I came upon...

When I¿was a youngster growing up in the 1970s and 80s, allergies were almost unheard of. Certainly, if one of your classmates in school had allergies, they were considered to be very unusual. Even then, their allergies were not considered to be serious....

Church giving away winter coats Church the Head Missionary Church at 845 E. Main St., Danville, will provide warm coats for anyone needing one. The coats will be given away from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Monday at the church. Flu mist available at...

Prescription for Sudafed unnecessary To the Sun: About 25 or 30 years ago, after days of suffering from a continually worsening chest cold, I was able to see a doctor regarding my condition. The doctor told me to go the pharmacy and buy a bottle of...

Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...

In households with small children, flu symptoms are as routine as dirty socks. Take them seriously, though, warns a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), because the flu can kill healthy children within days. Among the...

The school district is offering free flu shots Wednesday. Flu vaccinations will be available from 1 to 3 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Rea Elementary School, 661 Hamilton St. The vaccination is open to anyone 2 years of age or older on a first-come,...

Fall allergy season is predicted to be the worst this year because of the drought. The allergy season started between four to six weeks ago.  Wishard Respiratory Therapist Jamie Lee said there has been an increase in ragweed, which caused people to...

Q: My school-age children have been sick with colds lately, and because of conflicting information in the news, I’m still unsure about which over-the-counter medications are safe to use. Can you advise?     A: Good question, and I agree that the...

Public health officials are warning adults and adolescents to get booster shots in the wake of an unusually large number of cases of whooping cough this year around the nation and in Maryland. More than 20,000 cases of the respiratory disease were...

If you’re suffering from congestion, have a gravely voice and headaches, there’s a good chance you can blame allergies. “There are a lot of problems right now,” said Dr. Timothy Linehan, an allergist with Northern Michigan Allergy...