By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Most people obtain body piercings because they like the style; however, a few seek a specific piercing because it’s believed
Top Features
Alzheimer’s Vs. Dementia: What’s the Difference?
By Jim Miller Many people use the words “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. In fact, you can
Surinder Devgun, M.D.
For new president of Monroe County Medical Society, one of the challenges is to retain and attract new physicians to the area By Chris
The Stupid Cancer App
A Rochester-based start-up has been honored for creating app that brings cancer patients together By Colleen M. Farrell Dave Fuehrer was just 25 when
Swim Safely
One-fifth of those who drown are children aged 14 and younger: CDC By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant About 3,536 people drown accidentally in non-boating related
Is Smoking Pot While Pregnant Safe For The Baby?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Despite years of hearing the message that substance abuse during pregnancy can harm babies, the number of women smoking marijuana
Home Is Where the Hive Is
Rochester-based nonprofit Sweet Beez is supporting a healthy bee population in Monroe County and Guatemala By Amy Cavalier You can thank a honey bee
Emil Lesho, D.O.
Rochester Regional infectious diseases physician warns of rapid increase in insect-borne illnesses — in certain cases incidence has tripled in the last decade By
Is Vegetable Gardening Worth It?
Exercise, fresh air and the freshest produce available are some of the best reasons to grow vegetables By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Dennis Keady, general
Juuling: E-cigs Craze Hooks More Kids
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant You’d surely notice the tell-tale odor of cigarette smoke on your child if he or she were lighting up. But