Pig Delivers Therapy To Navy Vet In Queens, Accompanies Dog
Animals of all kinds can do wonders for people recovering from illnesses or injuries, but one of them doesn't quite blend in on the streets of Queens.
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Animals of all kinds can do wonders for people recovering from illnesses or injuries, but one of them doesn't quite blend in on the streets of Queens.
With the flu epidemic hitting the Tri-State Area hard, many pharmacies have begun to run out of flu shot supplies.
While donations are collected throughout the year, January is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month, a time when the Red Cross reaches out and thanks blood and platelet donors around the country.
This week on Eye On New York, Hollywood awards season is heating up and CBS 2's Katie McGee has a look at the frontrunners for this year's Oscars. Kids' night on Broadway gives children a chance to catch great, live, theater at half the price.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a public health emergency Saturday, as the flu epidemic rocked the nation and hospitals and urgent care centers saw huge crowds.
As the flu epidemic pounds the Tri-State Area, New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio is calling for the immediate passage of paid sick leave legislation that is now stalled in the City Council.
The Centers for Disease Control hinted that flu may have already peaked in some spots, but also that New York is experiencing "high activity."
A cold and the flu are tough to tell apart, but there are important distinctions that can help you know the difference.
Transplant patients, those in need and those awaiting surgery gathered on Thursday at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell to celebrate the gift of life.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said the flu vaccine will protect most people from getting the flu and even if you do become sick, the flu will be milder.
The Food and Drug Administration is requiring makers of Ambien and similar sleeping pills to lower the dosage of their drugs, based on studies suggesting patients face a higher risk of injury due to morning drowsiness.
The vaccine is quick, easy, and often free but only about a third of the population will get vaccinated, possibly because of some of the myths associated with the vaccine.
With more attention being paid these days to the cumulative effects of concussions, WCBS 880 afternoon drive anchor Steve Scott spoke with former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber, who talked about his concerns for his own future health.
An early surge of the flu has claimed at least 18 lives nationwide, and in New York, the number of flu cases is already more than three times what was seen last year.
Some Long Island homeowners are headed to court as a result of flood damage caused by superstorm Sandy.
