By Ernst Lamothe Jr Congenital heart disease encompasses a range of structural heart abnormalities present at birth. These defects can affect the heart’s
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Supporting Eating Disorder Treatment
How families can help with healing By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Eating Disorders Awareness Week is Feb. 25 through March 2. The World Health
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Gastroenterologist: ‘We’re diagnosing people in their 30s and 40s with colon cancer,’ he says as he discusses ways to prevent the disease By Chris
Tips to Staying Germ-Free at the Gym
Going to the gym is good for your overall health, but if you and the gym aren’t practicing good hygiene you could still catch
Partnership Helps Those with Chronic Kidney Disease
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield members with stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be eligible for a new program, REACH Kidney Care, which
Manage Stress, Reduce Heart Risks
Stress is not good for your ticker By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Your probably know that stress is bad for heart health. But both acute
Two Heart Attacks and Still Ticking
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Roger Hare of Marcellus thought he was in pretty good shape when he was 44. He had played sports in
Nonproft Lends Medical Equipment to Those in Need
Program spearheaded by Female Charitable Society of Baldwinsville lends wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, commodes and other medical equipment — at no charge By Jennifer
Breast Care Partners Provide Peace of Mind for Cancer Patients
By Mary Beth Roach Stephanie Brown, 39, was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year. One month later, she was receiving chemotherapy and even
Caring for Her In-Laws
Madelen Barkins provides care for both of her in-laws, who were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s five years ago By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Family and community