U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Decline

Dana-Farber president: Encouraging news, but improvements are still needed.

Patients With Stroke Symptoms Are Still Not Calling 911

Nationwide ambulance use by patients suffering from a stroke has not changed since the mid-1990s, even though effective stroke treatments are now available.

Your Medical Records in Your Hands

CNY hospitals developing systems to turn all written medical records into electronic ones

New Procedure Offers Hope for Patients with Aortic Valve Disease

Alternative to open heart valve replacement surgery now available only at St. Joseph’s.

Crouse Hospital to Serve as National Robotic Surgery Training Site

Crouse Hospital to Serve as National Robotic Surgery Training Site.

Meet Your Doctor: Dr. Alison McCrone

Medical director discusses the new Golisano After Hours Care at Community General and why kids are better off being treated there.

Chocolate a Sweet Remedy for Many Ills?

Preliminary research suggests cocoa might fight heart disease, cancer and even obesity.

Spruce Up Workout Wardrobe for Spring

Brightly active wear such as L.L. Bean’s high visibility clothing line can keep you safer as a cyclist or pedestrian along roadways this spring.

Top Veggies and Fruits to Grow at Home

Since most of us don’t get the summer off from work to grow a huge garden, it pays to figure out what are the easiest items to grow and what give the most nutrients in return for our efforts.

Community health centers get grants to increase capacity, patients’ access to care

Among center are East Hill Family Medical in Auburn, and Syracuse Community Health Center in Syracuse.

Community Memorial Turns 60

At a time many rural hospitals struggle, hospital in Hamilton continues to shine.
 

Golden Years

Boomers’ Stress Different from Other Generations

New set of conditions brings different set of stressors.

Got Arthritis? One More Reason to Exercise

Since aching joints makes exercise painful, here are a few ways to workout that will go easy on your joints while working your heart and benefiting your joints.

Delivering 200,000 Meals a Year

Meet four volunteers who work at Meals on Wheels of Syracuse.

"My Turn" with Eva Briggs

Detection of Physicians with Criminal Records Has Improved.

"Live Alone & Thrive" with Gwenn Voelckers

Asking for Help: It Brings Blessings, not Burdens.

"Parenting" By Melissa Stefanec

Great Mothers Put Themselves First Every Once in a While.

"Smart Bites" by By Anne Palumbo

Boost Your Antioxidant Level with Artichokes.