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Polyps Small growths of tissue that typically arise from a membranous area such as the inside of the intestinal tract or bladder. They are abnormal an...

After a seemingly endless western Pennsylvania winter, there is nothing quite as nourishing for the soul as the sounds of spring. But, if you’re a sea...

A medical approach which seeks to improve the quality of life through treatments aimed at reducing suffering, reducing disease (tumor burden), and imp...

Receiving a diagnosis of a chronic disease sparks a flurry of questions, uncertainty and, depending on the diagnosis, an assortment of varying symptom...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it killed 321,000 men — a...

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,...

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

During these busy days of summer, it’s easy to neglect your daily water intake. While drinking a minimum of eight glasses a day is ideal for staying h...

The long school year has finally come down to a few more weeks! Yes, summer vacation is here! What a great time to relax, travel, spend time with fami...

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...

Scroll through your phone and there’s a good chance you have a few apps for tracking the details of your life: What you ate, how far you ran, how well...

Do you remember an instance when your toe poked through the worn fabric at the tip of your sock? An inguinal hernia is similar — except the “sock” in ...

Do you remember an instance when your toe poked through the worn fabric at the tip of your sock? An inguinal hernia is similar — except the “sock” in ...

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...