CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A national expert on issues of race and health who is to be in West Virginia today says there are a lot of things that can shorten people's lives that have nothing to do with their genes or their choices. The observation was made by Dr. Camara Jones, research director on social d

Charleston, WV – Living in Southern West Virginia can be hazardous to your health. A new report from West Virginians for Affordable Health Care shows life expectancy is falling in the southern part of the state, especially for women in McDowell, Mingo and Logan Counties; they lose up to 11 yea