West Virginia health agency plans for federal cuts of $2.2 million in grants
In response to recent cuts at the federal level related to COVID-19 grants and cooperative agreements, the West Virginia Department of Health and Department of Human Services (DoHS) says they…
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Virginia Senate Looks To Ban Sale Of People’s Location Data
Charting the Future of AI Regulation: Virginia Poised to Become Second State to Enact Law Governing High-Risk AI Systems
Virginia has taken a step closer to becoming the second state (after Colorado) to enact comprehensive legislation addressing discrimination stemming from the use of artificial intelligence (AI), with the states…
Girl, 14, suffered from ulcerative colitis for years… the mysterious cause should terrify all families
A teenager in Ohio suffered a mystery health crisis for two years before the culprit was found lurking in the family's home. After coming down with Covid in 2020 at age…
Nursing home administrator held accountable for what happened inside Raleigh Court Health and Rehab
ROANOKE, Va. – Police investigated multiple reports of possible neglect at a Roanoke nursing home but no charges were ever filed. That left local families frustrated that no one was…
Virginia public schools face uncertainty due to federal government changes
Parents, educators and school officials in Virginia are bracing for the impact of sweeping federal education cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia…
Why your shower curtain is toxic and what to use instead
Want to know what the most toxic item in your bathroom is? It’s your shower curtain.While easy mold build up is the key issue with shower curtains, our toxicologists explain…
Black mold on a white limestone: the role of Stachybotrys chartarum in stone heritage deterioration
Wang, Y. et al. Overview of Stachybotrys (Memnoniella) and current species status. Fungal Divers. 71, 17–83 (2015).Article Google Scholar Corda, A. C. I. Icones Fungorum Hucusque Cognitorum. https://archive.org/details/per_cabimicrofilm_aci-corda_1837_1 (1837).Etzel, R.…
Social Security announces big changes for retirees, disability benefits and VA recipients in March 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed significant adjustments impacting retirees, disability beneficiaries, and veterans in March 2025. These changes aim to mitigate the effects of inflation and ensure financial…
‘Mushrooms began growing’: University hit with massive lawsuit over ‘toxic time bomb’ mold in freshman dorm building
The parents of more than 30 college freshmen at Ohio State University have sued the school for what they say are dangerous conditions in one of the school’s dorms. According…
Virginia public schools face uncertainty due to federal government changes
Parents, educators and school officials in Virginia are bracing for the impact of sweeping federal education cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration — moves that could reshape the state’s accountability…
Some Northern Virginia leaders say local economy is too dependent on federal government
As cuts are made at federal agencies, it’s essential that Northern Virginia considers alternative ways to draw business outside the scope of the federal government, Fairfax County leaders said during…
Colonial Heights Nursing Home Banned From New Admissions After Abuse & Death Claims
Update 3/11/2025 Virginia’s Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, where multiple staff members were recently arrested for elder abuse and neglect, has now been barred by the Virginia Department of…
Va. Dept. of Medical Services to tap reserve fund to cover delayed payments amid Medicaid unwinding
About 35,000 Virginians are still waiting to find out if they remain eligible for Medicaid, as Virginia’s Department of Medical Services projects it will use its $95 million reserve fund…
toxic mold in homes could lead to severe health implications, experts warn
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Lee Ramey, a seasoned investigator with over 40 years of experience in mold issues across the metro area, emphasized the importance of specialized inspections for detecting mold…
VA advocates chart new path without consumer rights watchdog
Consumer advocates in Virginia and around the country are trying to chart a new path forward as a federal consumer rights watchdog is being effectively "defanged." In February, dozens of…
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