centers for disease control

Much has changed since President Donald Trump invoked emergency powers to combat the spread of COVID-19. Immunity, whether natural or acquired through...

On Jan. 21, President Biden’s first full day in office, White House press secretary Jen Psaki began her briefing with this: “When the president asked ...

SALAMANCA — Ordinarily, the Salamanca Area Senior Center is a hub of activity for senior citizens who are seeking social interaction and something mea...

BUFFALO — The U.S. Postal Service, saying it’s committed to delivering mail and packages throughout the current pandemic, is asking customers to follo...

OLEAN — The number of people under quarantine for possible exposure to COVID-19 in Cattaraugus County grew by two on Wednesday — and could grow by fiv...

ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University has canceled its summer abroad program in China because of the coronavirus outbreak, while decisions on o...

Your life is busy. Work, appointments, grocery shopping, cooking, driving your kids around – there are all sorts of excuses to put off getting an annu...

OLEAN — The 2018-19 influenza vaccine was on average, about 47% effective in preventing people from getting the flu, but varied widely in effectivenes...

LITTLE VALLEY — Six Cattaraugus County lawmakers are sponsoring a local law to ban the sale and distribution of flavored liquid, or “juice,” for e-cig...

What if you were offered the only known vaccine to prevent cancer? And furthermore, that vaccine had no more negative side effects — potential for low...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has some stark realities to share. Chronic diseases and conditions—such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, type 2 ...