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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Ultimate Fighting Championship chairman Lorenzo Fertitta was joined by UFC fighters Uriah Hall and Ryan LaFlare at a press conference at the Oncenter War Memorial Wednesday morning to push for New York State to legalize professional mixed martial arts events.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A Camillus woman with a family history of breast cancer discusses her decision to get a preventative double mastectomy.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  While the funeral this morning at Oswego High School was imaginary, the message it sent to students about the dangers of drinking and driving was very real.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Neighbors in Syracuse can breathe a little easier, but we still need to keep an eye on our children.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Hospitals see wave of products to fight superbugs; penalties loom if patients catch infections

Monday, March 25, 2013  Indoor Warrior Triathlon is set for April 7 in Liverpool

Friday, March 22, 2013  Women and children have a unique chance to learn how to protect themselves. It comes amid safety concerns across Central New York following the murder of a Liverpool woman and rape of a 10-year-old girl.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  If you’re having trouble getting a good night’s sleep, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  An alarming new report on the prevalence of Alheimer's disease and dementia was released Tuesday by the Alzheimer's Association.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The 911 tapes are shockin; an elderly woman in California collapses on the floor of her retirement home and dies after a nurse cannot administer CPR due to residence policy. It's an incident that worries people with loved ones in care, but there are ways to avoid such an unexpected policy.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  H2Fitness has no set location, but a mission to help people get healthier