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Healthy Living: Don't flush your drugs

How is your drinking water? According to a few national studies, a variety of medications is showing up in rivers, streams even our drinking water. How you dispose of medication has an impact on our environment.

11/19/2009 09:41 AM

Healthy Living: 9/11 asthma cases still a concern

Asthma is a growing problem for most New Yorkers. But the latest research shows September 11 responders are suffering in even larger numbers. Kafi Drexel filed the following report.

11/17/2009 08:23 AM

Local study shows nature makes people more caring

Scientists have known for a while that spending more time outdoors is good for you, but new research suggests it also encourages you to be good to others. Casey Bortnick explains.

Updated 11/16/2009 05:00 AM

Pain killers can work against the flu vaccine

It hasn't been easy to get. A nationwide shortage of the H1N1, or swine flu, vaccine has been felt across the state. Even if you're lucky enough to get it, there's new research that shows something you probably have in your medicine cabinet can make that vaccine and several others less effective.

Updated 11/13/2009 03:01 PM

Healthy Living: Heart disease prevention

How healthy do you think Americans are? According to the American Heart Association, very few of us are free of risk factors for heart disease, a growing medical concern that's costing everyone.

11/12/2009 08:43 AM

Healthy Living: Kids with chronic health problems overlooked in debate

While a model clinic in Queens provides health care for children with long-term special needs, some doctors feel similar children’s needs are being neglected in the national debate over health care reform. Health reporter Kafi Drexel filed the following report.

Updated 11/11/2009 05:00 AM

Healthy Living: Paterson Declares H1N1 State Disaster Emergency

New York Governor David Paterson has declared a State Disaster Emergency. The executive order is intended to help local governments vaccinate thousands against the H1N1 virus once a greater supply of vaccine arrives.

Updated 11/09/2009 05:00 AM

Healthy Living: Where is the vaccine?

Weeks after the H1N1 vaccine arrived in Western New York, those at the highest risk of infection are having a hard time getting it. Health officials warn that may not change anytime soon. Casey Bortnick has more.

Updated 11/07/2009 05:00 AM

Healthy Living: The Fraxel laser

As you get older, how is your skin? Some of us are unlucky and we get acne. Get tired of using the lotions and creams, maybe it's time for The Fraxel. The Fraxel is a laser that resurfaces the skin, a fraction of skin at a time.

11/05/2009 02:21 PM

Healthy Living: High blood pressure

According to recent research, men and women who are in the armed services and experience combat, are at increased risk for stress related illnesses. A recent study followed thirty thousand service men and women for three years. The results showed vets who were exposed to combat were more at risk for vascular problems.

11/05/2009 10:07 AM

Healthy Living: Despite approval, evident roadblocks to HPV vaccine for males continues

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the use of the vaccine to prevent HPV in males, but some road blocks are keeping many boys and men from getting it. Our Kafi Drexel filed the following report.

11/03/2009 02:25 PM

Healthy Living: The importance of self breast exams

Casey Bortnick tells us the story of one woman who says it is very important to regularly give yourself breast exams.

Updated 11/02/2009 11:03 AM

Healthy Living: Cancer survivor speaks out

According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer affect nearly five percent of the population in United States and most are over the age of 50 but for one man it hit him in the prime of his life.

10/31/2009 10:44 AM

Outrunning breast cancer

To help raise awareness and money for those dealing with breast cancer, a local woman is once again lacing up her running shoes.

Updated 10/31/2009 05:00 AM

Healthy Living: Metabolic syndrome

Are you on a good diet? Exercise a lot but still struggle with losing weight? It may not be the diet. It may be where you are carrying your weight. It's called the apple shape, excess weight around your mid section. This is one risk factor for what doctors are calling the metabolic syndrome.

10/29/2009 12:36 PM

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