dermatology

Are poinsettias really poisonous? Are snowflakes really pure as the driven snow? Does feasting really put on the pounds? Sure as sugarplums, myths and...

Have you heard the news? Botox is not just for women anymore. Kate Braun and Karen Kovalchick watch as their respective husbands, Brett and Nathan, un...

According to the National Weather Service, the “dog days of summer” describes the hot and humid days of summer, from July 3 to Aug. 11. Traditionally,...

Along with ranking as one of the most misunderstood maladies targeting baby boomers, shingles is also high on the list for being unforgettable. “Patie...

Everyone knows you’ll significantly lower the odds of contracting lung cancer if you don’t smoke. Well, to prevent skin cancer, slather on the sunscre...

As summer approaches, health officials are warning that Lyme disease could be particularly prevalent in the Northeast. Research shows the number of mi...

OLEAN — Citing rising numbers of deer ticks infected with the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, Cattaraugus County Public Health Director Dr. Kevin W...

Parents have grown increasingly leery of foods that contain peanut-based ingredients. Concerns are valid, though, as a growing number of U.S. children...

As the weather gets warmer this spring and more people get outdoors, experts say they should be aware of a heightened risk for Lyme disease this year....

When it comes to healthcare and healthy lifestyles, the terms holistic, homeopathic, homemade and alternative have become increasingly familiar. Accor...

Jessica Rogowicz liked to tan. As she says, “I liked how I looked.” Every summer during her childhood, her family headed to Ocean City, N.J., for thei...

Breast cancer has pink. Red belongs to HIV and AIDS. Teal for ovarian cancer. As for malignant melanoma? The Ribbon is Black for a Reason. That’s the ...

What is it about summertime? Those warm, languid days filled withtraditional activities, like picnics, swimming, lakes and camping—we just can’tget en...

Sunglasses put the finishing touch on your hot summer look. But as the weather warms and the sun draws nearer, keep in mind they’re equal parts access...