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Plans To Control Tick Population
Plans To Control Tick Population
Plans To Control Tick Population
This is supposed to be the worst tick season on record and now New York state is taking different measures to make sure they do everything possible to try and control it.
Albany Dogs At Risk with Distemper Outbreak
Albany Dogs At Risk with Distemper Outbreak
Albany Dogs At Risk with Distemper Outbreak
I saw a post from a woman who had to put her dog down because of being unaware of the risk of distemper. She wanted other Capital Region dog owners to be warned and to know how to protect your pet!
Albany Doc Allegedly Performed Sickening Experiments For NXIVM
Albany Doc Allegedly Performed Sickening Experiments For NXIVM
Albany Doc Allegedly Performed Sickening Experiments For NXIVM
Details about the weird and twisted NXIVM 'sex cult' story are unravelling like a real life American Horror Story.  From it's maniacal local leader Keith Raniere, to the celebrities who recruited for him like Smallvile actress Allison Mack, and now a new disturbing detail has unfolded in this bizarre story.  An Albany Doctor, accused of performing illegal and horrifying experiments on as many as 1
Should NY Employers Soften Stance On Pot Use?
Should NY Employers Soften Stance On Pot Use?
Should NY Employers Soften Stance On Pot Use?
As more and more employers in surrounding states are finding it difficult to staff their companies, many are adopting a much more relaxed attitude when it comes to drug testing. Michigan could become the 10th state to legalize recreational marijuana use in November among it's employees, while Missouri appears on track to become the 30th state to allow medical pot use.  Could New York be on the hor
War Veteran Undergoes Successful Penis Transplant
War Veteran Undergoes Successful Penis Transplant
War Veteran Undergoes Successful Penis Transplant
This is the greatest news I heard all day and needed to share it with you.  A war hero who survived a blast in Afghanistan a few years ago that devastated his groin and pelvic region is doing well after the surgery back in March that fully rebuilt his manhood.
Restroom Hand Dryers Blowing Feces
Restroom Hand Dryers Blowing Feces
Restroom Hand Dryers Blowing Feces
I actually prefer those high powered hand dryers over paper towels in the restrooms. I felt that if nothing was touching my hands, but air, it was probably the most sanitary way to dry my hands. A study shows this is definitely not the case and I'm grossed out over it.
Bath Toys Could Make Your Kids Sick
Bath Toys Could Make Your Kids Sick
Bath Toys Could Make Your Kids Sick
It seems obvious to us, as parents, that bacteria can form inside all of those bath toys that our kids play with in the tub. But now that there is a study out and details, it's quite gross.
Cold Medicine Recall
Cold Medicine Recall
Cold Medicine Recall
There is a popular cold medicine that is being voluntarily recalled. It has to do with this product mislabeling the ingredients. So before you take anything in your medicine cabinet, make sure you read on.
Second Wave Of Flu Season Here
Second Wave Of Flu Season Here
Second Wave Of Flu Season Here
If you didn't get the flu this season, well you were one of the lucky ones. But you may not be in the clear just yet. There's a warning that a second wave of the flu is here.

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