Highland Hospital chief of medicine and long-time geriatrician reflects on nearly 35 years of practice in the Rochester area By Chris Motola Q: You’ve
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Screening remains crucial for effective cancer treatment By Todd Etshman Early detection of cancer through a screening process is still essential for effective cancer
5 Things You Should Know About Coronavirus
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. With the new strain of coronavirus — COVID-19 — hitting more than 2,000 in death toll and tens of thousands
Should You Skip Breakfast?
Celebrity TV doctor Mehmet Oz recently said people should skip breakfast. Do we really need the ‘most important’ meal? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Celebrity
Top Health Innovations
Healthcare is always changing as new research and discoveries lead to changes that improve care. Here’s what area experts see as the top innovations
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Highland Hospital geriatrician a big proponent of plant-based diet. She explains why By Chris Motola Q: In addition to being a geriatrician, you’re a
New Minimum Purchase Age for Tobacco Expected to Reduce Youth Use
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Access to tobacco just became more difficult for youth. New York increased its minimum purchase age for buying tobacco from
Can You Actually Die from a ‘Broken Heart’?
By Katie Coleman February is American Heart Month and a good time to consider your heart health, both physical and emotional. Traumatic life events,
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What you eat matters for every aspect of your health —including your mental health. Find out what types of food can help you fight
Addressing Pediatric Hearing Loss
Among children aged 6 to 19, 14.9% have some level of hearing loss By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Every baby born in a US hospital