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Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A little more than 8 years ago, CNY Central reporter Jim Kenyon went public with his battle against heart disease.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  In the gaming world, death is often celebrated.   Players receive points for kills and head-shots, but does violence on screen lead to aggression in real life?

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The CDC estimates roughly 1 in 6 Americans - or 48 million people- gets sick from food poisoning each year.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  It's up to you to keep records of when you got them!

Thursday, January 03, 2013  This is typically the time of year many of us vow to go on a diet. If you are motivated by the way you look, that's one thing, but if it's for longevity, you might want to reconsider.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Health officials say flu season is off to its earliest start in nearly 10 years

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Whooping cough is making a comeback in New York State reflecting a national trend.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  A new federal government survey shows New York has a relatively low level of obesity among adults.

Monday, June 04, 2012  Many people think we can't get sick from our pets, but new studies are showing that people can actually contract some pretty dangerous infections from pet food. Simply feeding your pet in your kitchen could put you or your family at risk.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Federal health officials say at least 14 people in nine states have been infected with salmonella by handling tainted dog food.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Measles cases in the United States reached a fifteen year high in 2011.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  If you thought you could get away with a flu-free winter, think again. The Centers For Disease Control has declared that the flu season is officially underway. It's the latest start for the disease in 24 years.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. We all know the common signs of heart attacks, but did you know the signs are different for men and women?

Friday, February 03, 2012  Today is National Wear Red Day, which is designed to promote heart disease awareness among women. To help educate women, the American Heart Association is turning to an unusual way to spread the message.

Monday, November 21, 2011  Has Fido had his flu shot this year? Did you know dogs can suffer from influenza, just like humans.