By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that 25 percent of antibiotic prescriptions aren’t necessary. But it’s more than
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Shingles: New Drug Helps Prevent Its Occurence
Those who had chickenpox more prone to the condition By Eva Briggs Chickenpox. Where did that name come from? The prevailing theory is that
Full Circle for Greg Conners, M.D.
Rochester native moves to CNY to work as administrator at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital By Mary Beth Roach The Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in
Getting the Lead Out
Region mobilizes to continue fight against lead poisoning in children By Mary Beth Roach The region’s battle against lead poisoning among children is a
Keto Diet, ALS Top Searches
By Angela Underwood Google it —and Google we did. On the eve of 2019, CNN reported that “Dr. Google” spat out more information on health-related questions
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By Angela Underwood In a day and age when “there’s an app for that,” there is no excuse not to be fit and healthy.
Whole-grain Millet: Good for Hearts (and More!)
Fluffy like couscous or creamy like polenta, millet has many things going for it: it’s gluten-free (appealing for those trying to avoid gluten), a
5 Things You Should Know to Prevent Colon Cancer
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. The numbers are scary. For those who are diagnosed with late stage colon cancer, the five-year survival rate is an
Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Patient’s Perspective
By Natasha Ginzburg, M.D. Many women live and suffer with stress urinary incontinence on a daily basis. Stress urinary incontinence — or SUI —involves
What’s Behind the Drop in Cancer Rates?
Despite dramatically drop, cancer rates are on the rise for certain groups of people. One of the culprits? Obesity By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The