Health News

They comfort us when we are alone and scared. They attend to our most basic and intimate needs. They are skilled at taking care of critical medical needs at a moments notice on a 24-7 basis. They are nurses and this week we salute them during National Nurses Week.  The care and comfort they provide while at the same time dealing with administration, doctors and patient families is extraordinary.  Here are some nursing career options.

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As we've reported in past weeks, there have been several confirmed cases of rabies in Oneida County. Now the Oneida County Health Department is urging pet owners to make sure their pets receive the rabies vaccine.

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A local business will  be getting world class coverage today as Sherrill's Aqua Vita Farms is featured on the BBC World News program "Horizons". According to Syracuse.com the owner of the business Mark Doherty was contacted earlier this year and agreed to have his aquaponics farming operation spotlighted in a segment devoted to innovative solutions to food production. What exactly are "aquaponics"?

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We've reported a few confirmed cases of rabies in the past few months, mostly rabid raccoons. Now, there are two more confirmed cases.

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One of the benefits of having a number of colleges in the local central New York area is the events they hold regularly. This Tuesday, SUNYIT at Utica/Rome is hosting a health fair at its Marcy campus.

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You may have a favorite physician, nurse or other healthcare practitioner who you feel goes above and beyond for your health. A number of local healthcare professionals, maybe one of yours, will be honored next month.

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When my cat Alice was alive I looked forward to her joining me in bed at night, especially during the cold winter months when she would supply an extra layer of warmth. According to WebMD an overwhelming majority of pet owners allow their pets to share a bed with them. However there are health related downsides to the practice that you might want to consider.

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At Big Frog 104, we like to keep you aware of consumer alerts and product recalls. Now, Dole is recalling its "Seven Lettuces" packaged salads.

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'Tis the season to try to green-up your lawn. Some people in my neighborhood have already started mowing their lawn, but I'm going to wait for another weekend or two. Now, there are new regulations from the state regarding phosphorus-based lawn fertilizers.

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A number of prescription drug commercials end by saying, "Ask your doctor if  this is right for you". Now when it comes to your dentist you can skip that type of question thanks to a new survey by Mens's Health magazine. They reported the results in 5 categories from best whitener to most sensitivity.

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We've all heard the recent news about so-called "pink slime" meat filler, which doesn't sound very appetizing. Price Chopper Supermarkets wants to reiterate that its ground beef does not contain any such substances.

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As far as I'm concerned, the best exercise is taking a daily walk, especially when the temperatures warm up. Next Wednesday, April 4th is "National Walking Day", and the American Heart Association is encouraging us to start walking for our health.

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