immunology

ALBANY — The New York State Department of Health announced Thursday that any condition for which an opioid could be prescribed is a qualifying conditi...

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...

OLEAN — Cases of influenza continue to rise in Cattaraugus County and across New York State. And they haven’t peaked yet, according to Public Health D...

Conventional medicine has made miraculous advances in many areas, including emergency conditions and subspecialty care. However, the prevalence of the...

It takes years of intense data-driven research before an experimental therapy or medical device is commercially available. Before these treatments hit...

OLEAN — Influenza is widespread throughout New York state and confirmed cases have been reported in Cattaraugus County. Dr. Kevin Watkins, Cattaraugus...

The cold and flu season is upon us — folks have already been getting flu vaccines and public health agencies have sent out tips for avoiding or spread...

Nearly every piece of health and medical advice comes with an extra special message for seniors. Take cold and flu season, for example. Once the leave...

School is back in session, and as we all know, the start of a new school year brings a lot of emotions on the part of parents, students and teachers a...

OLEAN — Despite national results showing varying effectiveness of most flu vaccines for different age groups, Cattaraugus County Public Health Directo...

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

Immunizations have protected generations of Americans from various communicable diseases that have historically wrought havoc. Immunizations have prov...

OLEAN — Cattaraugus County last year had the unenviable distinction of having the most cases of gonorrhea of any county in Western New York. There wer...

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

The start of the new school year is a stressful time for both parents and students. Trying to get school supplies, new clothes or uniforms, books and ...

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...

Keeping employees safe, secure and healthy is top priority for Westinghouse, including during international business travel. To help ensure this goal ...

Your cat breaks into a sneezing fit or you come home to find your dog has puked on the living room floor. This might seem normal—perhaps your cat’s sn...