Health
Environment
CDC Fears ‘Zombie Deer Disease’ Is Spreading, Could Infect Humans
WASHINGTON – The Center for Disease Control issued a warning this week about a deadly disease spreading in the United States. Chronic Wasting Disease, known as the “zombie deer disease,” is an illness that infects the …
Health
Veteran Health Care Study Brings Mixed Results
BUFFALO – A nationwide study from USA Today regarding veteran health care resulted in some good results and some not so good results. According to WIVB in Buffalo, there was some encouraging news and some …
Health
Hall Of Famer Jim Kelly In Hospital For Back Surgery
BUFFALO – Former Hall of Fame Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly has returned to the hospital for back surgery, according to an Instagram post by his wife, Jill Kelly. The surgery, according to Kelly, is …
Crime
Erie County Tries Innovative Approach To Opioid Overdoses
BUFFALO – A first of its kind approach to opioid overdoses is being implemented in Erie County which treats opioid overdose scenes as crime scenes. U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., along with Erie County …
Health
American Lung Association Says FDA Deserves ‘F’ Rating Over E-Cigs
The American Lung Association says the Federal Government is not getting the job done when it comes to protecting kids from e-cigarettes. In its annual State Of Tobacco Control Report, the American Lung Association gave …
Health
CDC: Children Not Brushing Teeth Early Enough
Experts say teeth brushing practices aren’t in line with recommendations. The Centers for Disease Control published a study Friday with data from about five-thousand children between 3 and 15 years old. They found that nearly …
Health
Officials Combat Drug Overdoses
MAYVILLE – There’s a new effort underway in Chautauqua County to respond to non-fatal overdose events with support and resources for recovery. The program, Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP), will connect people who have experienced …
Health
Health Minute: Is An Aspirin-A-Day Right For Everyone?
To take Aspirin or not to take Aspirin? That’s the question many people have when it comes to their heart health. Reid Binion takes on this age old question in today’s health minute.
Community
County Urges Residents To Participate In Community Health Assessment
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is conducting a community health assessment to identify and address the most pressing public health needs of Chautauqua County and is asking county residents …
Government
Governor Cuomo Signs Reproductive Health Act Into Law
ALBANY – New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Reproductive Health Act Tuesday after it was passed by The New York State Senate and Assembly. When it passed in the Senate 38-24, the gallery …
