December 4, 2012 We are definitely in flu season, and more people are coming down with flu-like symptoms. Due to the number of local flu cases, Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare has imposed some restrictions on visitors.
December 4, 2012 There used to be a TV show called "Who Do you Trust". If that question were asked today the answer would be "nurses". A new Gallop Poll found that nurses and pharmacists were one and two as the most trusted occupations with members of Congress and car salespeople rated least trusted. Maybe your job is on the list. Here are the highest rated occupations.
December 3, 2012 "Tis the season", flu season, and local hospitals have some health tips on how to prevent getting the flu.
November 27, 2012 I'm sure many of us have been told to "Go take a walk' at one time or another, and that's good advice. In fact, a new study indicates that 10-minute walks can help those who may be at risk of developing high blood pressure.
November 20, 2012 Cracker Jack's have been around for over a century offering delicious molasses flavored peanuts and popcorn. There will soon be a new version of the treat called "Cracker Jack'd" containing caffeine, an idea some consumer groups aren't thrilled about.
Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Oneida County Health Department says lab testing has confirmed 94 cases of influenza over the last week within the county.
November 16, 2012 What had been suspected has now been confirmed by the FDA. "5-Hour Energy", a very popular highly caffeinated drink has been linked to 13 deaths. The New York Times reported the agencies findings and said the FDA is considering ways to inform the public about the adverse effects but, as yet, has set no timetable. In response to the report Living Essentials, the parent company of "5-Hour Energy" issued this statement.
November 15, 2012 There are some Hollywood stars who really get into their roles. Daniel-Day Lewis reportedly became Abraham Lincoln during the filming of the new movie "Lincoln" and Matthew McConaughey lost a whopping 38 pounds in order to play AIDS patient, Ron Woodroof, in The Dallas Buyers Club. The actor admits it was no easy task.
November 15, 2012 Are you one of the millions of people who are prone to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? It's caused by the decrease in natural sunlight as the days of winter grow shorter and the nights longer. It's the result of certain brain chemicals becoming unbalanced leaving a person with what many call "the winter blues". There is a new natural product that just might help.
November 14, 2012 Many of us would like to lose weight and sometimes go on extreme diets and take up restrictive eating patterns. A new study suggests that if you serve food from a kitchen counter instead of keeping it on the table, people tend to eat less.
November 13, 2012 I don't know about your workplace, but at Big Frog 104, we drink coffee by the vat! Now, a new study suggests that drinking coffee containing caffeine could help women prevent depression.
November 12, 2012 A tragic car-pedestrian accident in Clinton yesterday has left one person dead and another in critical condition. According to WIBX, the accident occurred at the intersection of Route 12-B and Limberlost Road in Kirkland when two people who were walking along the shoulder of the road were hit by a car. The accident brings the subject of pedestrian safety to the forefront. Here are some important safety tips.
