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(AP) A push to increase the number of nurses per patient at New York's 185 acute care hospitals pits promises of fewer pa...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) A year ago, he was behind bars for DWI in the crash that claimed the life of Alix Rice. Today, Doctor Jame...
--Today is the final day of three days of strike votes for unions representing over 7,00 workers at Kaleida Health. Polls are...
(WBEN/AP) Doctors at Erie County Medical Center have released a statement saying that former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Ke...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) As Jim Kelly prepares for surgery to remove cancer on his jaw bone, a patient who had similar surgery shar...
A 12-acre parcel of land along Fuhrmann Boulevard that features the Cargill Pool Elevator sold for $375,000 at auction ye...
Doctors have known for some time that a sexually spread virus can cause some types of oral cancer. But actor Michael Douglas&...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) As we learned of Jim Kelly's fight against cancer in his upper jaw, we look back to 1999, when an Erie...
BUFFALO, N.Y. - (AP) -- Competition is continuing through the weekend at the National Veterans Golden Age games being held in...
ATLANTA (WBEN/AP) -- Weeks after problems at the Buffalo VA Medical Center were discovered, the VA is dealing with issues in ...
from distress.samsha.govand the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service AdministrationDisaster Distress HelplineStress, ...
One of the world's most glamorous women had an operation that once was terribly disfiguring - removal of both breasts. Bu...
"Life comes with many challenges. The ones that should not scare us are the ones we can take on and take control of.&quo...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) Last week, Congressman Chris Collins said 18 patients at the Buffalo VA Hospital tested positive for hepat...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) Congressman Chris Collins tells WBEN he was briefed on the reuse of insulin pens on patients at the VA Hos...
(WBEN/AP) President Barack Obama argues that his signature health care law is already benefiting most Americans even if they ...
Cancer specialists around the country say they're being forced to "say no" to thousands of patients who need tr...
Chicago, IL (AP) The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that its film critic Roger Ebert has died. He was 70.The paper says on it...
NEW YORK (AP) - Health officials say at least 24 people have become sick from an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to fro...
(AP) A government survey of parents says 1 in 50 U.S. schoolchildren has autism, surpassing another federal estimate for the ...
(AP) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell imagines a day in the not-too-distant future when players could be checked to determine w...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) JD Power has given Independent Health a pair of high honors. Not only has the HMO's plan been ranked t...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) It wasn't too long ago the financially troubled Sheehan Memorial Hospital shuttered for good. Now, the...
Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Daylight Saving Time is here again, but rather than getting that precious extra hour of sleep from &qu...
"You could call this about as close to a cure, if not a cure, that we've seen"- Dr. Anthony Fauci of the Nation...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Three former patients of a western New York hospital say they contracted hepatitis because the hospital ...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) Goodbye Erie County Home in Alden, hello Terrace View Long Term Care Facility on the ECMC Campus. The 390 ...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN)Erie County Health Commissioner Doctor Gale Burstein has reported the first death related to the flu this s...
Buffalo (WBEN) -- Roswell Park Cancer Institute is moving forward with its Center for Personalized Medicine.The new center tr...
ALBANY — Buried in New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed budget is a cost-cutting measure that would empower the ...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) There's a new norovirus strain with outbreaks in the US. Here in Western New York, it's enough to ...
(WBEN/AP)Olean General Hospital is warning almost 2,000 patients about diseases that may have been transmitted by the re-use ...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) In an attempt to reduce the spread of the flu virus, Catholic Health is placing temporary restrictions on ...
Food and fitness work hand in hand, much like chocolate and peanut butter. The latter is a lot more appealing for most of us,...
Albany (WBEN) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Saturday declared a public-health emergency for all of New York in response to this yea...
Have you noticed more people off work these days or more people coughing and sneezing their way through the workday?Flu seaso...
State approval has been granted for ECMC plans to add two new operating room suites. Those suites will go in the building bei...
Undated (WBEN) -- A local woman has some advice for families who are dealing with someone who has mental illness.Amy from Che...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) Those with autism and symptoms within the spectrum may soon fall within the reins of people who treat ment...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) You may think Kate Middleton (pictured) would like to have heard about this news earlier this week, but a ...
The tragic story of Gretchen Molannen's suicide shows how debilitating a sexual disorder can be for sufferers.Molannen, 3...
Buffalo (WBEN) -- The nation is observing Veterans Day, and the ceremonies took place throughout the weekend.Two veterans spo...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) This weekend, America pauses to honor all who have served. One veterans services director is working to le...
Buffalo (WBEN) -- A Veterans Day ceremony held Fridayafternoon at the VA Western New York Healthcare Systemon Bailey Avenue i...
We're slowly plunging into more and more darkness. The dreaded "fall back" day is coming to clocks across the n...
Rochester, NY (WBEN) -- The recall of Wegman organic spinach salads has been tentatively linked to illnesses and hospitalizat...
Buffalo (WBEN) -- The American Red Cross is taking steps to help those who may need it in the upcoming storm.Buffalo's Bl...
Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Roswell Park Cancer Institute and WBENteamed up to ...
President Barack Obama sharply challenged Mitt Romney on foreign policy in their final campaign debate Monday night, accusing...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) Catholic Health System says it will place its headquarters near the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus downtow...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) The debate continues over when women should get their first mammograms, be it age 40 or 50. One doctor say...
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Federal health authorities have released the names of three New York health care providers that received ...
(WBEN) Health officials are urging Americans to start thinking about their flu vaccine for the upcoming 2012-2013 influenza s...
(WBEN) Air samples taken from the foul smelling parts of Attica near theHillcrest Industries recycling site have come back wi...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) Kaleida Health is giving its thanks for a $10 million dollar gift by naming the new Children's Hos...
Buffalo (WBEN) -- Research indicates a new drug known as BG-12 is showing great promise in treating multiple sclerosis.And th...
Despite opposition from businesses, politicians and others, it appears the New York State Thruway Authority will go ahead as ...
According to Smith Travel Research, hotel occupancy in Buffalo and Niagara Falls was ahead of the national average for May. T...
Yes, if Mitt Romney wins the White House and Republicans retake the Senate, he could shred most of President Barack Obama'...
(CBS News) A New Jersey woman had a 51-pound tumor removed and almost didn't survive the delicate surgery.CBS New York re...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) Erie County Parks are now smoke free. County officials say it's aimed at making parks safer and health...
Buffalo (WBEN) -- A well known Buffalo developer just shakes his head when he thinks about development at the waterfront.Real...
What will health Care Reformmean for Western New York? Blue Cross and Blue Shield hosted a community forum Friday morning wit...
Buffalo (WBEN) -- Some members of the local health-care community are also reacting to Thursday'sSupreme Court decision o...
Stocks dropped sharply Thursday after the Supreme Court upheld the central provision of President Barack Obama's health c...
WBEN Online AudioHear President ObamaPresident Barack Obama says the Supreme Court's decision to uphold his health care o...
(AP) The Supreme Court has upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama's health ca...
The US Supreme Court is releasing it's long awaited decision on President Obama's Health Care Overhaul, upholidng the...
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court ruling on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, now just hours away, marks ...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) America expects to hear Thursday from the Supreme Court on the health care reform law. Two presidents of t...
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama's health...
The Supreme Court will issue its last opinions on Thursday, with its decision on President Barack Obama's health care ove...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) The State DEC has issued another air quality alert for the region on Thursday. It takes effect at 11am and...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve is extending a program intended to further lower long-term interest rates, noting hirin...
Buffalo (WBEN) -- State lawmakers have approved a bill that makes tanning parlors off-limits for some teenagers.The bill woul...
Washington, DC (AP/WBEN) Roger Clemens has been acquitted on all charges by a jury that decided he didn't lie to Congress...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) - Until Wednesday morning, if you knew the name Timothy Jorden, it was probably as the name of a skilled s...
If you were told you could include one food in your diet that helps in preventing cancer, has a host of health benefits, impr...
CHICAGO (AP) -- Doctors have successfully dropped the first "smart bomb" on breast cancer, using a drug to deliver ...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) The Buffalo Schools have announced the three finalists for the superintendent's job.The candidates inc...
(CBS News) A top panel of health experts called the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says that men should no longer get ro...
(CBS) Alzheimer's disease cannot be cured but it can be prevented. The government announced Tuesday a $100 million st...
DiPizio Construction of Cheektowaga has begun work on the series of replica Erie Canal waterways that will be a signature ele...
(WBEN) - If you had money coming to you, you'd be sure to get it -but what if you DIDN'T know you were owed that mone...
Rochester, NY (WBEN) Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-Fairport) has been released from Strong Memorial Hospital, where she's been...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) The James Corasanti jury heard from four witnesses during the Friday session, including Kevin Murphy, a se...
The AAA reports the current average cost for a gallon of unleaded gas in the region is $4.06. That's twenty-six cents...
On the same day the defense at the James Corasanti trial tried to cast doubt on the claim the doctor was drun the night he st...
At what point is someone considered to be old? Are you young? What defines middle aged?SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS: At Facebook.com/W...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) The trial of Dr. James Corasanti begins today with opening arguments, and it is one of the trials many wil...
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Warren Buffett is telling shareholders in an open letter he has been diagnosed with early-stage prostate c...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) - The Buffalo Bills have released the 2012 regular season schedule:The Bills will host the Dolphins in a p...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) A new study is out on the higher costs of cancer treatment in the United States. The University of Chicago...
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he understands the benefits of medical marijuana but at this point believes the ri...
Cleveland BioLabs took a big hit on news that the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority of the Health and Hu...
NEW YORK (AP) -- For years, women have been urged to get screened for breast cancer because the earlier it's found, the b...
If you are what you eat, then what does it mean that the average American consumes 130 pounds of sugar a year? Sanjay Gupta r...
Youngstown, NY (WBEN) Authorities in Niagara County are investigating the discovery of a body along the shores of Lake Ontari...
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - They did it again.New York's Senate and Assembly passed the state's second straight on-time budge...
New York is poised to embark on a large economic development program, provide more assistance to the poor, and increase spend...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) Senator Charles Schumer says he's had enough with the stalling and do-overs, and demands a meeting wit...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) - The last of the employees still working at Millard Fillmore Gates CircleHospital are packing up their th...
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York state is telling health insurers they'll lose state contracts if they don't enable women...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The Department of Veterans Affairs says it's seeking land in Western New York to build a new nationa...
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In an election year battle mixing birth control, religion and politics, Democrats narrowly blocked an effo...
Buffalo (WBEN) -- Buffalo will host the 20-13 National Veterans Golden Age Games between May 30 and June 4 of next year.Event...
Niagara Falls, ON (WBEN) Tightrope walker Nik Wallenda will get to attempt his high wire walk across Niagara Falls later this...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) A local physician says when celebrities like Whitney Houston deal with issues like drug addiction, most of...
Williamsville (WBEN) -- Congresswoman Kathy Hochul on Monday announced she'll introduce the Veterans’ Telehealth & ...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announces eligibility for subsidized day care has been expanded. He s...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN/CBS) The Obama administration is increasing spending on Alzheimer's research — planning to surpas...
When Medicine and The Media Collide:Why did 12 teens from the same town in upstate N.Y. all begin to experience odd symptoms ...
The stories continue to emerge on the medical mysteryin the Town of LeRoy. A meeting was held Saturday morning by the LeRoy C...
LeRoy, NY (WBEN) The LeRoy Central School District says parents can learn results of environmental testing conducted by a fir...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN)-Activist Erin Brockovich says New York authorities may have acted too hastily in ruling out environmental ...
WBEN (Buffalo) - Tuesday, Roswell Park Cancer institute announced work on a vaccine for cancer. While even if this one isn...
(WBEN) Roswell Park Cancer Institutehas announceddevelopment of an investigational vaccine which they claim has the potential...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Roswell Park Cancer Institute is set to announce development of an investigational vaccine that has the ...
LEROY, N.Y. (AP) - A dozen western New York high school girls have developed involuntary tics and other symptoms, and a docto...
A judge says that blood drawn from a doctor charged in a fatal hit-and-run can be part of his upcoming trial. Lawyers for Dr....
Lackawanna, NY(WBEN)The state Attorney General's office says a Lackawanna dental clinic has paid $325,000 in restitution ...
(WBEN/AP) U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, pointing to recent studies that show a record amount of unavailable prescription d...
Roswell Park Cancer Institute plans to break ground next year on a new $43 million clinical sciences facility. Business F...
(WBEN)Buffalo-In a contract dispute over reimbursements, Independent Healthbegan Monday to tell subscribers that it will not ...
Buffalo, NY(WBEN)Independent Health says it's reached an impasse with an area urgent care center on contract negotiations for...
Buffalo, NY(WBEN) A Canadian sports doctor with a high-profile client list will avoid prison time for bringing unapproved and...
Buffalo (WBEN) -- If you’ve ever spent the day after Christmas rifling through the user’s manual of a new device,...
"Jobs Express," the new employment-based website of the state Labor Department, has 52,000 job postings. In the fou...
Spot Coffee's newest cafe has opened on Hertel Avenue near North Park. It's the fourth Buffalo-area outlet. There are three o...
(CBS/AP) MIAMI - A transgendered woman was arrested Friday for allegedly posing as a doctor and injecting cement, mineral oil...
(CBS/AP) MIAMI - A transgendered woman was arrested Friday for allegedly posing as a doctor and injecting cement, mineral oil...
State College, PA(AP/WBEN)The son of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno says the longtime coach has a treatable for...
Lewiston, NY(WBEN)The Niagara County Health Department is searching for the owner of a golden retriever/lab type dog who may ...
R e l a t e d C o v e r a g e : In the past three weeks, two of the area's hospital syste...
Emergency Rooms In The U.S. + Number of visits: 136 million + Number of injury-related visi...
The SPCA Paws & Patriots program was developed for veterans in our community in need of giving and receiving special love and...
WASHINGTON (WBEN/AP) -- President Barack Obama is taking part in Veterans Day observances in Washington and San Diego before ...
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a new law requiring New York insurers to cover screening, diagnosis and trea...
from the Centers for Disease Control What are the Symptoms of Salmonella? Although in some ...
Do you feel all right today?Are you healthy?Former Buffalo Bill Kent Hull's death Wednesday at a relatively young age is the ...
Batavia, NY(WBEN)A Batavia woman's death is being linked to the listeria outbreak.An elderly woman died a few weeks ago, but ...
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month -COMPLETECOVERGE New Research on Mammogram False Positiv...
Buffalo, NY(WBEN)A local member of the TeaParty says he sees parallels between Occupy Wall Street and the TEAParty during its...
The first confirmed death linked to the listeria outbreak in New York State has now been recorded in the greater Rochester ar...
Buffalo, NY(WBEN)A local doctor says he agress with some of what a national panel says about prostate cancer screening. But h...
WASHINGTON (AP) -- No major medical group recommends routine PSA blood tests to check men for prostate cancer, and now a gove...
(WBEN/AP)The late Sabres hero Rick Martin was a scorer, not a fighter. But new tests indicate he skated on thin ice, in regar...
As you look at making a move to a retirement community, assisted living facility or a nursing home, there is great concern ov...
State Senator Patrick Gallivan (R,C,I - Erie, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario) on Wednesday announced a bill that he says will s...
Buffalo, NY (WBEN)- Older drivers have a harder time behind the wheel because, in part, they see some things better than youn...
WASHINGTON (AP) -- It's flu vaccine time again - and some lucky shot-seekers will find that the needle has shrunk.PHOTOALBUM:...
In the realm of senior living, you may hear the terms continuing care or continuum of care but you may not be sure what that ...
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