COVID-19

Researcher Yanli Zhang-James talks about mental disorders in children that may be tied to COVID infection. Christina Hyde unveils talking prescription bottles for non-English speakers and those with visual impairment. Bioethicist L. Syd Johnson shares issues about brain death in her new book.

School experts say some learning gaps in young students may stem from interruptions due to COVID-19 classroom restrictions.

Upstate Medical University infectious disease expert Dr. Stephen Thomas said he's not very optimistic about the federal government's ability to handle another potential health emergency.

Housing and employment are challenges facing Utica’s refugee communities, and researchers are making recommendations on what might help.

The back-to-school season may come with some coughing and sneezing, but local healthcare professionals say COVID is at a new peak.

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced blistering criticism over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic at a time when the virus was spreading through nursing homes during often combative congressional subcommittee testimony.

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will publicly testify Tuesday before a congressional committee about a pandemic-era directive under which nursing homes admitted thousands of recovering COVID-19 patients.

Rheumatologist Patrick Riccardi tells how the outlook and treatment options for people with rheumatoid arthritis have improved. Physical therapist Kira Doll discusses recovery from post-COVID syndrome. Pediatrician Aimee Steiniger talks about adolescent sexual health.

This summer, the COVID-19 test positivity rate jumped in central New York.

An uptick in COVID hospitalization numbers serves as a good reminder to keep up with good health practices, according to the Onondaga County Health Department.