health

Lead poisoning and the flu are discussed in a public affairs double-header on Southern Tier Close Up.

After two years of work, Broome County is now officially age-friendly.

The New York State Department of Health is out with its planned regulations for hemp extract.

Residents and businesses near the Northgate Plaza in the Town are being advised to boil their water until further notice due to water main break.

Broome County is continuing to have issues with algae blooms at Dorchester Park in Whitney Point.

The National Weather Service in Binghamton says Broome County can expect temperatures in the 90s and upper 80s through the entire week with high humidity.

I had a dentist appointment rescheduled for a cleaning and a checkup from a few months ago. Because of Covid-19, there were differences from my last visit.

As much as we hate the term “new normal,” wearing a face mask in public is a must. Since we have to wear one, might as well make sure we’re wearing it properly.

Don't care who might see you in all of your naked glory? Then ditch the pj's...your health will thank you!

Local residents are needed to sign up to be tracers to keep track of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and find who they may have had contact with.