Medical news

Thursday morning on 107.7 GNA, Brian and Chrissy played a prank on a local boss claiming to be the brother of one his really sick employees.  Stephanie from Cohoes asked them to 'call her out sick to work' claiming that her boss was gracious enough to accept the news, and too gullible to realize that the ridiculous nature of the call would be a prank.  Brian and Chrissy AKA 'The Phone Frauds' stri

Unless you're trying to prevent dandelions from growing in your stomach, a recent study might concern you.  All kidding aside, it's quite alarming to know that traces of the active ingredient found in 'Roundup!' was also found in some of the most popular beers and wines.

Wow.  That's the only way to sum up our feelings as the phone call came into the GNA studio this morning just before noon.  Alabama lead singer Randy Owen, who also happens to be the man at the forefront of the 'Country Cares For St. Jude Kids Radiothon' shocked Brian and Chrissy with an unexpected phone call to thank YOU, the generous GNA listeners who make this radiothon such a success. With all

A few days ago there was a recall for infant ibuprofen sold at major pharmacies. Now they are expanding that recall even further. Here's what you need to know.

My name is Brian.  I'm 45 years old.  Born and raised in Albany, New York.  And I'm a kidney stone survivor. For those of you that have experienced this gut-wrenching horror, we are forever linked. Kidney cohorts if you will.  Now,  I'm not saying that passing a kidney is more painful than child birth, but multiple women have told me it's at least as bad.

It's the season of coughing and sore throats. We are always looking for a way to soothe and stop the cough. Now you don't have to rely on cough syrups, there is a sweet new remedy.

How many times have you looked over a medical bill and been completely blown away by some of the things you've been charged for?  From the MRI to the bedpan and everything in between, it's mind-blowing. That's about to change (hopefully). On January 1st, hospital pricing will become a lot more transparent, giving us consumers a chance to do some bargain shopping.

New Year's Eve is right around the corner and there is a new twist on an children's drink that will help adults with hangovers and dehydration.

There is still time to get your flu shot and after a report was put out this week, you may want to get yours now. It's official, the flu is prominent across New York state.

There was a recent e-coli scare with romaine lettuce and now we are being warned about more healthy veggies that may make you sick.

There is another dog food recall to be aware of. They contain a high level of vitamins that could cause your furry friend to become very sick.

Saratoga County will be getting their first medical marijuana dispensary in the early part of 2019. This will enable physicians and medical professionals the ability to prescribe and dispense the drug.