Amir Massenburg is a Weekday Morning Anchor and Reporter at WDBJ. She covers a range of topics related to medicine and healthcare, including mental health care, diet and nutrition, and public health, with a focus on wellness programs and aging. Amir has been featured in various outlets such as KWQC TV-6 News and NBC12 - WWBT, showcasing her commitment to delivering important health-related news to the community.
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Amir's coverage primarily focuses on local government announcements, community events, and seasonal topics. He regularly covers crime-related themes as well as family and relationships.
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By: Amir Massenburg
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As summer temperatures climb, hospitals prepare for an increase in patients suffering from heat-related illnesses, according to an emergency medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
By: Amir Massenburg
Published Jul. 2, 2026 at 4:16 PM CEST | Updated 6 minutes ago ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - There is no single test that can diagnose multiple sclerosis.
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As millions prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, health officials are urging the public to take precautions against extreme heat, mosquito-borne illness and a flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.
By: Amir Massenburg
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new study finds women who identify as a sexual orientation minority are less likely to be screened for certain cancers than heterosexual women. Researchers at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found women who identify as a sexual orientation minority, including gay and bisexual women, are 16% less likely to be screened for breast cancer and 8% less likely to be screened for cervical cancer than heterosexual women.
By: Amir Massenburg
Many people are obtaining prescription GLP-1 weight loss drugs from online vendors without consulting a doctor. A study published in JAMA found that online vendors of the prescription drugs often send medications directly to patients, relying solely on medical information provided by the patient. The study's authors said the practices of some online vendors may lead to safety problems and reduced efficacy.
By: Amir Massenburg
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has grown, and so has the amount Americans are paying for them. A Northwestern University study found that average payments for the medications by people without diabetes jumped 157% between 2017 and 2022. The study's authors said employers and insurers are paying more for the medications, and those costs are passed on to consumers.
By: Amir Massenburg
Published Jul. 17, 2026 at 1:59 PM CEST | Updated moments ago
By: Amir Massenburg
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Summer's longer days and warmer weather create an opportunity for small shifts toward healthier habits, according to a Cleveland Clinic clinical psychologist.
By: Amir Massenburg
Sheeran said uveal melanoma is more challenging to treat than other cancers, leaving patients with fewer options.
By: Amir Massenburg
Experts say the emotional and mental toll of divorce can be similar to mourning a death.
