Health Dept. discusses H.W. Smith TB case (video)
Thursday, May 08, 2008
According to the Onondaga County Health Department, one foreign born student has an active case of pulmonary tuberculosis which wasn't detected until the child had been in school for about six weeks.

Student tests positive for Tuberculosis
Thursday, May 08, 2008
A Syracuse student has tested positive for Tuberculosis.

Health Update: Dealing with Allergies
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Symptoms, causes and some solutions for springtime allergies

Tattoo concerns (video)
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
A health warning is being issued about a Niagara Falls tattoo artist.

Warning issued about Niagara Falls tattoo artist
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Health officials are urging clients of a Niagara Falls tattoo artist to be tested for HIV and hepatitis.

'Magic mirror' shows how behavior affects your body
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
We’ve all heard the phrase “mirror, mirror on the wall...”, but what about if the next line is...”tell me what I’ll look like this time next fall”?

Hospitals see nursing shortage (video)
Monday, May 05, 2008
Tuesday is the start to National Nurses Week and there is a shortage of nurses both nationally and in New York State.

Athletic mouth guards can hide dangerous germs
Friday, May 02, 2008
The results of a new study may have athletes thinking twice about how they care for their mouth guards.

Concern over women's lacrosse injuries (video)
Thursday, May 01, 2008
When it comes to women's lacrosse most players will tell you they love the intensity of the game, but as the game has become more aggressive some say it's time for helmets to become part of the rules because too many are suffering head injuries.

Report questions link between pollution, health problems
Thursday, May 01, 2008
After researching the question for seven years, a federal agency said Wednesday it cannot draw broad conclusions about how industrial pollution in the Great Lakes region has affected human health.

Hearing to look at reducing tap water scalding
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
A child safety specialist will testify at a state Assembly public hearing in Albany today aimed at decreasing the rate of tap water scalding in New York.

New York suspends sales of 4 Scotts pesticides
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
New York environmental officials are suspending the registration of four commercial pesticide products manufactured by the Scotts Company.

Oswego Co. lawmakers debate smoking ban (video)
Monday, April 28, 2008
Oswego County is preparing to crack down on smoking.

Time to slim down for summer
Friday, April 25, 2008
Watching what you eat and getting regular exercise is crucial to get in shape, and we have some Web sites that might help.

Explore organics with Action News (video)
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Action News is taking a look at the boom in organic food.

Health Update: RSD
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
RSD--Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy...also called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Alternative homeopathic medicine
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Homeopathy is a medical philosophy that's been around for about two hundred years, and it's based on the belief that the body can heal itself.

C-NS closes athletic field, lead found in turf (video)
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Cicero-North Syracuse High School athletic field shuts down after a high amount of lead found.

Lead concerns close C-NS turf field (video)
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
The North Syracuse School District has closed its artificial turf field at Cicero-North Syracuse High School because of high lead levels.

Waiting for a kidney transplant, four years (video)
Monday, April 21, 2008
In Central New York, there is a long wait for those hoping for a kidney transplant. The average wait is more than four years.

Concerns over the Ortho Evra birth control patch (video)
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Tonight, a look at birth control benefits versus risks and why some women are now suing. 

Flu season worst in three years
Thursday, April 17, 2008
This year, two of the three strains were not good matches and the vaccine was only 44 percent effective.

Crackdown on home care providers moves upstate
Thursday, April 17, 2008
New York's industrywide crackdown on fraudulent Medicaid home care providers is expanding upstate.

Health Update: Von Willebrand Disease
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Von Willebrand Disease, which affects blood clotting

Hands-only CPR, saving a life (video)
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
The American Heart Association is announcing a major change when it comes to CPR.

Health Update: Choking
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Coping with swallowing and choking problems

Treating cancer with cyberknife treatment
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Cyberknife is the latest technology to treat cancer, giving patients new hope in their fight. 

Budget includes new drug discount card
Monday, April 07, 2008
New Yorkers who are the right age and make a living wage but can't afford insurance may qualify for discount pharmaceutical cards, which will offer an average of 30 percent off name brand drugs and 60 percent off generics.

Concern regarding syphilis at Cornell University
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Gannett Health Services and the Tompkins County Health Department are working together to make the community aware of the occurrence of multiple cases of syphilis in Tompkins County, including several in the Cornell community--student, faculty, and staff.

Health Dept. urges markets to halt tobacco sales
Thursday, April 03, 2008
The state Health Department is joining anti-smoking groups in an advertising campaign aimed at getting supermarkets across New York to halt sales of tobacco products.

Program shows teens their image after smoking (video)
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
The goal is to give people a sneak peak into what they would look like after a lifetime of smoking. 

Reality Check: Teens and Tobacco (video)
Monday, March 31, 2008
We have a reality check: smoking can kill.  That probably comes as no surprise to you. 

Choosing a reliable home care provider
Monday, March 31, 2008
Choosing a home care provider can be a tough decision, especially if this is your first time doing it for either yourself or a loved one.

University Hospital, United Healthcare reach agreement
Friday, March 28, 2008
University Hospital and United Healthcare announced today that they have reached agreement on a new contract.

Awareness of colon cancer in your family (video)
Thursday, March 27, 2008
It’s a silent killer that will claim an estimated 50,000 lives this year.  But these deaths are preventable thanks to proper screening. 

Cappuccilli's withdrawal raises stroke awareness (video)
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Former State Fair Director and Congressional candidate Peter Cappuccilli, Jr. continues to recover from symptoms of a 'mini-stroke'.  His health concerns remind us all just how critical it is to get help as soon as symptoms pop up. 

Health Dept. wants to stop smoking in movies
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
The state health commissioner is asking New Yorkers to write to the heads of U.S. film studios and tell them to stop showing smoking in movies.

Health Update: Sinusitis
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Dr. Nancy Blake with information on coping with sinusitis

EPA orders more water treatment (video)
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The Environmental Protection Agency is ordering treatment of the drinking water from Skaneateles Lake. The lake is one of the cleanest in the world and the EPA wants to keep it that way.

SUNY Oswego health concerns (video)
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Hundreds of students have been filing in and out of the Walker Health Center on the SUNY Oswego campus after the death of Craig Schiesser, a freshman at the school.

States hope to crack down on greenhouse gas
Monday, March 17, 2008
Ten northeastern states hoping to crack down on power plants and other large-scale greenhouse gas emitters announced plans Monday for a carbon dioxide allowance auction, to be held September 10.

SUNY Oswego screening for meningitis
Monday, March 17, 2008
Officials at an upstate college where a student died from meningitis last week say they've screened nearly 300 people in the days following the death of the 18-year-old freshman.

Paterson's inspiring rise to Governor
Friday, March 14, 2008
When David Paterson takes the oath of office Monday to become the nation's first legally blind governor, among those watching with the greatest interest will be those who cannot see.

CDC releases Great Lakes pollution report
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Under pressure from Congress, the government released Wednesday a controversial draft report on pollution in the Great Lakes states. 

Getting a good night's rest (video)
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Half of us deal with snoring every night. Sawing logs, leads to groggier days, for both the person snoring and the one forced to listen to the noise.

Doctors warn computers could hurt your vision (video)
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
The NY state Optometrists Association is using March, which is known as national "Save your Vision Month," as a way to remind people about Computer Vision Syndrome.

Health Update: Winter Outdoor Hazards
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Winter weather presents its own set of health hazards: advice on how to stay safe and healthy

Monroe County tops list of toxic producers
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
The Environmental Protection Agency says Monroe County remains New York's top producer of toxic releases to the air, water and land by industry.

New products fight the war on facial hair
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
There is new hope out there for men dealing with the five o'clock shadow.

Saving money on prescription drugs
Friday, February 22, 2008
The price of prescription drugs these days can be a tough pill to swallow, but did you know that in many cases there are savings out there, from cash back offers to co-pay rebates?

Judge weighs legality of new NYC calorie regulation
Friday, February 22, 2008
The constitutionality of a new city law to fight obesity by forcing national chain restaurants to post calories on their menu boards was up for debate Thursday before a judge who struck down a similar law last year.

Third supermarket chain to stop selling tobacco
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Budweys Supermarket has followed two other New York grocery chains and stopped selling tobacco.

Health Update: Aspirin
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Dr Nancy on Aspirin as a preventive for heart and circulatory diseases

Flu cases rising in Monroe County
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Monroe County is reporting rising numbers of flu cases.

Facts to know about Restless Leg Syndrome
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
An estimated 10% of people suffer from a condition called restless leg syndrome (RLS). 

NY State wants movie industry to butt out
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
New York health officials don't want kids to imitate celebrities who smoke in movies, and they're spending $800,000 trying to change the way movies are rated when actors light up.

Health Update: Flu and Flu Shots
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
It's peak flu season: our doctor talks about shots and what to do, if you're at risk

Behind the counter drugs
Monday, February 11, 2008
When you get medication today, there are two options, either over-the-counter or prescription drugs. But soon there may be a third.

Schumer says budget cuts will hurt hospitals
Monday, February 11, 2008
Senator Chuck Schumer is upset with President Bush over his proposed 2009 budget. 

Pandemic Preparations (video)
Friday, February 08, 2008
Action News looks at how health officials are getting ready for a pandemic.

Another grocery chain to stop selling cigarettes
Friday, February 08, 2008
A group of downstate grocery stores has decided to stop selling cigarettes, becoming at least the second chain in New York to give up profits from tobacco.

Health Update: Grapefruit side effects
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Grapefruit interacts badly with several medications, and we have tips on what to avoid.

Nutrition on the go; Counting your calories
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Action News has helpful resources for those of you counting your calories.

NY urges doctors to talk patients out of smoking
Friday, February 01, 2008
New York is spending $1.3 million encouraging doctors to be a pain in the butt to smokers.

Health Update: Cholesterol Drugs
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Questions about different types of cholesterol medication

Is the Super Bowl a health hazard?
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
For rabid fans of the New York Giants and New England Patriots, this Sunday's Super Bowl won't be just a game. It may be a health hazard.

Easier access sought for nicotine therapy
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
The state health commissioner wants to make it easier for people to get over-the-counter nicotine therapy to help them quit smoking.

Tompkins Co. launches asthma program (video)
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
More than 9 million children under the age of 18 have asthma. Now, a program in Tompkins County is looking to help out students in two area school districts.

Health Update: Fatigue and Tiredness
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Getting through fatigue and tiredness at this time of year.

Health Update: Staying young
Friday, January 18, 2008
Tips on 'staying young' from former WSTM health contributor Dr Mike Roizen

Health Update: Dry Skin
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
How to deal with dry skin over the winter

Health Report: Staying on Track
Friday, January 11, 2008

Man in anti-smoking ad is still a smoker
Friday, January 11, 2008
He's the poster boy for the state's new anti-smoking campaign. But 48-year-old Skip Legault is still smoking - despite an amputated leg, two heart attacks and a stroke.

Workplace Wellness, Staying fit in the office
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Some local companies are stepping up to help put their employees on a healthier path.

Youths abusing cough medicine (video)
Thursday, January 10, 2008
About 3.1 million people between the ages of 12-25 have used cough and cold medicine to get high.

Stressing Your Heart
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Here's a reality check: heart disease is the number one killer in this country.

Heart Healthy Diet
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Looking for the perfect diet from the American Heart Association.

Health Update: Weight Loss
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Helpful hints if you're on a New Year's Resolution diet, or just trying to lose a couple pounds.

Wegmans to cease tobacco sales (video)
Friday, January 04, 2008
Wegmans Food Markets Inc. said Friday it will stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products next month.

Health Update: Quitting Smoking (Video)
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Quitting smoking is the most common New Year's resolution.  Some help in keeping the commitment.

Retirees could lose health benefits
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Employers can reduce their health insurance expenses for retired workers once they turn 65 and qualify for Medicare.

Keeping away from the flu virus (video)
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Dr Nancy Blake, a family physician with Village Medical of CNY in Liverpool, has medical updates every Wednesday on Action News Live at Noon.

How to beat holiday stress
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Dr. Nancy offers some tips on how to stay sane this holiday season.

Health Update: Frostbite (video)
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Weekly health update from Action News at Noon.  Topic: Frostbite

Lead can also be found in pet toys (video)
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Lead isn't only dangerous to kids, but pets as well.

Health Update: Shingles Vaccine
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Weekly update on medical issues (view the video)

Sausage rolls recalled for listeria
Friday, November 16, 2007
A number of sausage products are recalled.

EHD cases up in New York State
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
State conservation officials say they've found more deer infected with an insect-borne virus that had not been detected in New York state before this year.

Too young for colon cancer (video)
Thursday, November 08, 2007
She's a remarkable young woman, vivacious with an insatiable laugh.  But just last year, Angelina Petrella was handed the challenge of her life: colon cancer at the age of 24.

Enlarged heart causes sudden death in athletes
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Enlarged heart could be the cause of the death of a marathon runner over the weekend. Experts say they want more screening.

Former football player sues NY college over staph infection
Friday, November 02, 2007
A NY college football player says bouts with MRSA almost cost him his leg.

Experts: More adults watching sugar levels
Friday, November 02, 2007
Experts say more and more diabetics are keeping a closer eye on their blood sugar levels than were ten years ago.

AG investigates doctor ranking system
Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Prescription drug cards for Onondaga County
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
There's a new prescription drug discount program in Onondaga County.

Cold medicines pulled from shelves
Monday, October 29, 2007
Several nonrescription meds recalled

Breast cancer hotline
Thursday, October 11, 2007
October is national Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Chicken and pasta product recalled
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
 A Connecticut firm has voluntarily recalled about 70,000 pounds of a chicken and pasta product.

DEC regulations regarding fish disease VHS
Thursday, October 11, 2007

Toshiba recalls thousans of A/C adaptors
Wednesday, October 10, 2007