Medical news

Notorious 70's serial killer David Berkowitz is currently waiting to have emergency heart surgery at Albany Medical Center.   Formerly known as the "Son of Sam", Berkowitz terrorized New York City in a shooting spree that murdered six people from 1976 to 1977 and claimed a possessed dog gave him orders to kill.

The flu season is upon us and there haven't been many cases reported in our area yet. However, the New York State Department of Health is saying that this is a severe strand and if you got the flu shot, it may only be 10% effective.

We all try to protect our furry friends and sometimes it's good to be reminded of the things that can be harmful to our dogs. The FDA has issued a few reminders and treats to avoid.

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.