Geriatric hematologist-oncologist at URMC specializes in taking care of older adults with cancer, specifically those with blood cancer. She discusses treatments available and how
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School Access Helps Decrease Death by Suicide
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents 15-19, behind unintentional injuries and homicide. It seems incongruent
Survey: Marijuana Use Tops Cigarette Use. But Does it Really?
Local expert disputes results included in a national survey By Stefan Yablonski A 2025 national survey found that regular marijuana use surpassed cigarette
Farmers at Higher Risk for Death by Suicide
Most experience high levels of stress involving finances, weather, lack of health insurance By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant U.S. farmers face suicide rates 3.5
Living With Asthma in Rochester
By Albert S. Hartel, M.D Rochester ranks among the most challenging places in America for both allergies and asthma. In the latest Asthma
‘Are You a Bot?’
What crisis counseling at 988 taught me about the limits of AI By George Cassidy Payne “Are you a bot?” It is often
Understanding and Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Healthcare professionals, along with families and friends, are all encouraged to discuss the importance of an alcohol-free pregnancy By Jennifer Faringer While September
Individual or in a Group, Therapy Helps Vets
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In 2023, “after accounting for age differences, the veteran suicide rate in New York (24.9 per 100,000) was significantly
6 Things to Know When Selecting a Complementary Health Practitioner
by National Institute of Health If you’re looking for a complementary health practitioner to help treat a medical problem, it is important to
Simple Ways to Soothe Bunion Pain
By Jim Miller Bunions are very common, especially among women, and they often become more painful with age as the joint shifts out