MIAMI — Ashley Carter was born and raised in Miami’s Liberty City. Growing up, both of her parents had health issues, and unfortunately, due to
Read moreNASA astronaut remains in the hospital after returning from an extended stay in space
CAPE CANAVERAL (AP) — A NASA astronaut was taken to the hospital for an undisclosed medical issue after returning from a nearly eight-month space station
Read moreVIWMA says it stemmed the tide of sewage overflow in Catherine’s Rest
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said today that sewage in no longer overflowing through a manhole in Catherine’s Rest. “The VIWMA
Read moreThis fruit can help lower cholesterol, is good for your bones and helps with depression
MIAMI — Florida is in the midst of avocado season. My friend Susan recently gave me a few from her tree. I admit I usually
Read moreTRICARE authorizes temporary prescription refill waivers for Puerto Rico due to Invest 94L
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Puerto Rico were able to receive emergency prescription refills through October 27,
Read moreChild Passenger Safety Week observed in the U.S. Virgin Islands
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD)/Office of Highway Safety’s (VIOHS) and Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technicians provided free car seat safety checks to
Read moreWhooping cough is at a decade-high level in US
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Whooping cough is at its highest level in a decade for this time of year, U.S. health officials reported this week. There
Read moreHealth Department observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month, emphasizes early detection
CHRISTIANSTED — Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in our community, with breast cancer being the second most common form. The Virgin Islands Department
Read moreDepartment of Human Services announces change to SNAP income guidelines
CHRISTIANSTED — Government House held the weekly live press briefing from Government House in St. Croix on Tuesday. VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen, Department of Human Services
Read moreListeria recall of chicken hits Publix, Target, Amazon, Kroger, Albertsons and others
The listeria-launched recall of nearly 10 million pounds of meat and chicken products has reached the store brands of 7 of the top 10 grocery-selling
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