InterFaith Works’ One to One program offers friendship for nursing home residents By Mary Beth Roach For Melonie Unger, her weekly chats with Shirley
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Osteoporosis Risk Often Overlooked
Half of women 50 and older and 20% of men will break a bone because of osteoporosis at some point in their lives. By
Eat Right This Summer
Picnics, parties, barbecues, ice cream stands — they’re all summer staples and all ways to derail your healthful eating plan. Three area experts offered
5 Things You Need to Know About Skin Cancer Prevention
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Simply put, skin cancer or melanoma is one of the deadliest of skin cancers. In 2019, it is estimated that
The Question of Transvaginal Mesh
By Elizabeth Ferry, MD Mesh implants have been used for over 50 years in a variety of different surgeries. Generally, they are implanted to
How to Reduce Post-Partum Depression Risks
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Social media portrays bringing home a new baby as a magical time of cuddles, snuggles and adorable baby photo ops.
WHOLE ME
Organization valuable resource for deaf, hard-of-hearing children By Mary Beth Roach Joel Yaichuk is so much like other 7 year olds. He enjoys playing
Cancer: A Survivor’s Story
By Brian E. Walsh Twenty-three years ago, cancer tried to rock my world in the form of Stage 4 lymphoma. I spent three years
The Pill for Men
Men’s contraceptive may be available in the coming years. Will men take it? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Contraception has largely been dependent upon women
Picnics, Cookouts: How to Keep Food Safe
Picnics and cookouts raise the risk of issues such as cross contamination and food-borne pathogens. Follow a few simple rules to avoid the problem