In 1990, colon cancer ranked fifth as a cause of cancer death in people under 50. By 2023, it ranked first Colon cancer is
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Black Babies Are Dying in Greater Numbers in Syracuse
Black infant mortality rate in the city was 14 deaths per 1,000 births in 2025 — three and a half times higher than the
Fight Off Winter Blues
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Whether seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or the more mundane “winter blues,” it’s not uncommon to feel down during the
Jennifer Pichoske: Year 1 as CEO of Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY
CEO highlights HOA’s work in clinical trials, talks about innovative cancer treatments offered by the practice By Aaron Gifford As a nurse, teacher
Whole Milk Returns to School Lunches
Whole milk may soon be back on school lunch trays across the U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new law recently that allows schools
Why You Need a Baseline Hearing Exam
Expert says even if you hear fine, you should have your hearing checked By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant You may never ask others to
When Is It a Good Time to Get Your Hearing Checked?
By Nicole Anzalone Your hearing is essential. Hearing loss is one of the only medical problems that can start to not only affect
How To Turn Down the Volume on Tinnitus
By Jim Miller Tinnitus is one of the most common health conditions in the country. According to the National Institute on Deafness and
How to Fight ‘Middle-Age Spread’
Adults in the U.S. put on 10 to 25 pounds between their 20s and their 40s A steady uptick on your scale is
What Medicare Won’t Pay For in 2026
By Jim Miller While original Medicare (Part A and B) covers a wide array of health care services after you turn 65, it










