Health

Several life threatening incidents involving hikers and a pair of kayakers took place in Herkimer County last week.

Get ready to get blasted by scorching temperatures and uncomfortable humidity because some of the hottest temperatures of the summer are around the corner.

After a 30-year decline, cases of a life-threatening bacterial infection are rebounding across New York State.

Utica Police Officer Penny has earned a crucial certification that allows her to better assist those in crisis.

Cleanup efforts are underway after a tornado outbreak devastated parts of Central New York, particularly the City of Rome.

Some experts are in hot water for telling people to shut the AC off at night because it's bad for their health and wallets.

Residents are urged to get rid of standing water on their property after group of mosquitoes carrying the potentially deadly West Nile virus were found in two different towns.

Rabies continues to be a threat, with health officials warning after two more foxes tested positive for the fatal disease.

Health officials are keeping a close eye on a tropical disease that's infected nearly 150 New Yorkers since the start of the year.

A rescue dog is lucky to be alive after being struck in the chest by an arrow, fired from a crossbow, while out on a walk with his owners.

Hospitals across New York are reporting a concerning surge in COVID-19 patients, signaling the state is in the midst of a summer wave.

New York is not only grappling with rising motor vehicle fatalities, the state is also among the top 10 states with the most DUI arrests.