Virginia’s over-60 population is projected to grow by nearly 70% by 2050 — meaning many more young Virginians may become caregivers for aging relatives. Advocates are backing legislation in the ...

These illnesses account for 20% of emergency room visits, and at the moment, these cases are trending at a steady rate.

The Virginia House of Delegates has approved House Bill 1989, a measure that updates labeling requirements for medical marijuana products and expands delivery options for registered patients. Filed on ...

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will have a third-party firm look into Richmond’s water system after the recent, widespread water crisis. What specific concerns will it ask that firm ...

ABC 13 spoke to the Virginia Department of Health to find out what could be to blame for a spike in flu cases.

“It’s been a rough year for symptoms. People are feeling pretty beat up by it. There are a lot of headaches, some shortness ...

The Virginia Department of Wildlife resources says it has been receiving increasing reports of dead or sick wild birds on the ...

Robert Melvin, Northeast Region Director, R Street Institute Testimony in Support of HB 2319: “Drug and controlled paraphernalia; creates exception for drug checking products.” January 30, 2025 House ...

A proposed change in the law that would give the state more powers to hold nursing homes accountable for poor performance ...

(WSET) — After two Virginia children died from the flu, the Virginia Department of Health is sounding the alarm. The VDH said ...

A Central Virginia teenager is one of two children in Virginia whose recent deaths were blamed on the flu, according to the ...