Age of moms at first birth increased from 2016 to 2023 From 2016 to 2023, there was an increase in the mean age
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Summer is Here: Get Outside and Get Moving
Healthy living isn’t just about what you eat — it’s about what you do, too By Shaina Zazzaro Summer in Upstate New York
New Leader at Rochester Regional-Eastern Region Faces Challenges
Michael Rulffes, now in charge of Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic and Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, will focus on attracting more providers, increase services By
Substance Abuse Counselors and Therapists
What’s it like to provide these services to clients? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Working as a substance abuse counselor or therapist means treating
Drug Misuse Affects Marginalized Populations
Incidence substantially higher among gay men and lesbians By Jennifer Faringer Pride Month was celebrated nationally in June and in Rochester in July.
Connection: The Most Powerful Medicine for Alcoholism and Addiction
Mark Winsberg, M.D. Addiction is a disease that doesn’t just affect the person using alcohol or drugs. It affects their entire world—their family,
Poll: School Vaccination Requirements Widely Supported By Americans
There’s widespread support among Americans for requiring that kids be vaccinated before they can go to school, a new Harvard survey has found. About
Kids’ Health in U.S. Has Gotten Worse Over the Past 17 Years
The health of American kids has worsened over the past 17 years, with more now struggling with obesity, mental health problems and chronic illness,
Prevalence of Learning Disabilities
They’re more common than you may think By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Learning disabilities are lifelong issues that affect one’s capability to learn. According
Could Your Child Have a Learning Disability?
What signs would you notice? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Learning disabilities such as dyslexia are not uncommon among schoolchildren and can be overlooked