By Shaina Zazzaro October often feels like the official start of the busy season. School is in full swing, schedules are packed, the
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Why Women Lose Hair as They Age
And what can be done about it Hair thinning is a common concern for women as they age, especially after menopause, but it’s
Screen Time Is Not All Bad for Kids’ Brains
More screen time isn’t always bad for kids’ brains. It may even have some surprising benefits, according to a new study from Finland published
Personal Training is for Women Too
By Deborah Jeanne Post It may seem like hiring a personal trainer is only for men trying to become buff or training for
Domestic Violence: How Are Rates Trending?
Latest figures show more than 3,300 women were victims of domestic violence in Monroe, Ontario and Wayne counties By Deborah Jeanne Post The
‘I’m Still Standing’
New Rochester domestic violence group offers a platform for women who suffer abuse to share their stories By John Addyman The picture
Chemo-Free Treatment Shows Promise for Some Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
A new approach to treating metastatic breast cancer may allow some patients to avoid chemotherapy, at least initially. In a small early-stage trial recently
Three-time Cancer Survivor Beat Breast Cancer Twice
By Deborah Jeanne Post A self-breast exam likely saved the life of Janis Becker of Walworth in Wayne County. A science teacher at
Stop Alcohol-Related Cancers
By Jennifer Faringer The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) estimates that alcohol accounts for approximately 4% of newly diagnosed cancers worldwide.
Breast Cancer Myths: Which Ones Do You Know?
You’ll find lots of “Myths” and “Fact” By Deborah Jeanne Post Whether you heard them from your auntie or “Dr. Google,” breast cancer