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CHAFFEE — The Pioneer, Radio Operators Society will be postponing it’s annual Chaffee Country Hamboree, which was scheduled for June 20 in Manion Park...

There are plenty of cliches and puns about vision, including “the eyes are the window to the soul,” “a sight for sore eyes” and even “beauty is in the...

Cattaraugus County’s positive COVID-19 cases inch upward, with an additional case bringing the number of confirmed infected persons on Wednesday to se...

Gyms and fitness centers across the U.S. are closed amidst the coronavirus outbreak, but there are many exercises that can be done at home to help peo...

I am a retired nurse and relative of a 66-year-old Walmart employee with COPD. Since he is both older and had a chronic illness, my relative requested...

I have heard several pundits, congressmen and even the White House administration claim that “we are now in a war.” Unfortunately, it is a war that we...

While there are some foods that are believed to boost immunity, the most important thing you can do to try and boost your immune system now (and alway...

SALAMANCA — The Seneca Nation reported Thursday that a non-Seneca employee of the Seneca Nation Health System has tested positive for the COVID-19 vir...

The first person to die from novel coronavirus in Upstate New York was a Rochester hospital worker, according to a new report from the Democrat & Chro...

The New York state departments of education and health said Monday that schools are required to close for 24 hours if a student or staff member attend...

Being mindful about gratitude, affirming there is goodness in the world and acknowledging that it comes from others, can make you feel better, happier...

ST. BONAVENTURE — Olean native and St. Bonaventure University graduate Dr. John E. Vena will speak about his research and experiences as an epidemiolo...

BELMONT — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County was awarded $89,911 for the From Carrots to Curriculum project to increase the use of New Y...

On Jan. 14, Community Health published story titled "No More Body Shaming" that contained quotes from a source who levied unfounded allegations of imp...

OLEAN — Based on a large number of repeat violations of the state Sanitary Code at Lakeview Chinese Restaurant, on West State Road, Allegany, the Catt...

What does “health” and “fitness” mean to you? Is it simply based off of your weight and how much you can lift? What does endurance have to do with it?...

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...

Almost immediately after birth a child begins to imitate their parents. They mimic mannerisms and behaviors such as smiling when their parents smile, ...