Medical news

A possible case of the mumps is being investigated by the health department at a local middle school.

We see more hand sanitizer bottles on people's desks and trash cans are full of tissues, one thing that's always eluded us- the common cold. A local doctor thinks he has what you need to prevent it.

Over the weekend, while we were celebrating veterans, Governor Cuomo was thinking of laws that affect them.

If I were to ask you the leading cause of death in women, would you be able to tell me? If not, how do you know you're doing enough to prevent it?

'Tis the season, flu season. This most wonderful time of year (note sarcasm) runs from October through May. There are five ways that you can give yourself the best shot at not getting the dreaded flu according to the Department of Health.

The FDA is issuing a huge recall on certain pacemakers because hackers have found a way to turn off half of a million devices.

West Nile virus was detected in our area and spraying will begin on Thursday. Protect yourself by using repellent with deet and clothing to cover up your skin.

Whenever someone is in need of an organ, they get put on a list and just have to wait for their time. This local woman didn't want to wait and took matters into her own hands looking for a kidney.

When I look to buy Birthday or Christmas presents for my younger cousins, one of the first places I stop is Justice (formerly Limited Too) and now it's been released that some of their makeup has an alarming ingredient.

I've never really noticed having allergies before and I've lived in the 518 my whole life but I feel like this year they're terrible and I need help with what to do about them.

I'm not a parent but I've noticed a ton of mom shaming going around these days. Parents who think that their way is the only way. This woman may be doing that too but at least she's a chiropractor.

Ticks have been a rising problem in the Capital Region and so far my only worry has been the threat of Lyme Disease, well, until I learned about the Lone Star tick.