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Tuesday, March 05, 2013  These superbugs are common germs that have become extremely resistant to treatment with antibiotics.

Monday, January 28, 2013  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the cases have been linked to last week's recall of more than 1,000 pounds of ground beef .

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

Monday, September 17, 2012  A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study has added to the relatively scarce information about how much salt American kids eat -- and it's too much.

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

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.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  A service was held at LeMoyne College's Panasci Chapel Thursday to commemorate World AIDS Day.

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

Monday, November 14, 2011  In a sea of stress with more responsibilities at work and home these days, more and more people are turning to Xanaxnto treat their anxiety.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  The agency said Wednesday that contamination at the packing facility at Jensen Farms is likely to blame for the outbreak that killed 25 people in a dozen states.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  For the first time in history, a country has adopted a new tax targeting fatty foods.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  The debate over HPV vaccines is taking center stage in the fight for the White House.