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The medical impact of the new coronavirus is coming into sharper focus as it continues its spread in what is now officially recognized as a pandemic. ...

NEW YORK (TNS) — New York officials sought to put people’s minds at ease Monday as they offered details about the city’s first case of coronavirus and...

A number of years after Bob Rinfrette helped with recovery of remains of victims of the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, he noticed he wa...

Health insurance plans provide a number of preventive services that many employees don’t know are available, and some simply don’t use. What if people...

Should a sprained ankle or chest pains send a person to the emergency room, or is an urgent care center more appropriate? The choice is difficult, to ...

“Kris, I have bad news,” Mark launched his 2012 post-Thanksgiving call to me abruptly. “Very bad. Do you remember when I visited you last March and I ...

If there’s one thing people of different nationalities, cultures and backgrounds have in common, it’s health. And although cultural and familial aspec...

(TNS) Participation in youth sports has declined over the past decade for a variety of reasons: an increased interest in video games and other activit...

The Dog Days of Summer are upon us. According to the National Weather Service, the “dog days of summer” describes the hot and humid days of summer, fr...

What makes for a productive career in the tech sector? A stellar background of academic excellence? A keen eye for even the most intricate details whi...

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,...

Earlier this spring, we passed along the expectation that it would be an active season for ticks, which can carry disease. A missive received this wee...

Hotter summers, longer winters and natural disasters are some of the disruptive impacts brought on by climate change. It’s heating up conversations fo...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Matt Moulson wants hospitalized Buffalo Sabres teammate Kyle Okposo to know he has the team's support. "You're family here," Moul...

While the influenza virus has been on the rise in the Twin Tiers, the real culprit in recent weeks has been the dreaded stomach virus, causing vomitin...

It’s safe to say the kitchen is a popular room. It’s a hub of activity in most homes. For these reasons and others, a room of such importance requires...

The last time you took a trip, how well did you plan ahead of time? If you had all your clothes and travel documents packed up and ready to go, and th...

As the baby boomer generation ages, the number of Americans age 65 and older is increasing dramatically. According to U.S. Census figures, the nation’...