Brett Dahlberg
Brett is the health reporter and a producer at WXXI News. He has a master’s degree from the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism and before landing at WXXI, he was an intern at WNYC and with Ian Urbina of the New York Times. He also produced freelance reporting work focused on health and science in New York City. Brett grew up in Bremerton, Washington, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon.
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A gym for people who feel uncomfortable at 'the gym'Six years ago, Christine Walker had never met a person like her romantic and business partner, Lore McSpadden. Not just in the lovestruck sense, but also… -
The federal Centers for Disease Control issued a report this month warning about the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria -- so-called… -
Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center published new guidance Friday for doctors looking to diagnose lung injuries caused by vaping.The… -
A state appeals court in Seneca County has upheld New York’s elimination of religious exemptions to vaccine requirements.The ruling from State Supreme… -
When school board members from around New York state gathered in Rochester for a conference last week, one of the most highly attended seminars focused on…
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Researchers at the University of Rochester said that they have found links between environmental toxins and weakened immune systems that get passed down… -
A group of surgeons in upstate New York has adopted new guidelines for prescribing opioids.The recommendations, developed by a team convened by Excellus… -
The federal Food and Drug Administration and the New York State Department of Health have warned people not to eat certain basil products. Authorities... -
New York state will require health insurance companies to cover the cost of treatments to detect and prevent HIV infection starting next year, according… -
A large part of the country has been hit with a punishing heat wave. A visit to a suburban parking lot shows more vegetation would help metropolitan areas stay cooler.
