Experts say a number of therapies can help in the treatment of cancer and its side effects By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant All any patient
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Complementary Medicine Becoming Mainstream
One third of Americans report using some form of complementary medicine By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant About one-third of Americans use complementary or “integrative” medicine,
Steven M. Finkelstein, M.D.
Chief of anesthesiology at Highland introduces the use of nitrous oxide as pain relief option to mothers in labor By Chris Motola Q: You’ve
Sprint into Spring
By Kyra Mancine Runners and walkers — get ready! May marks the start of the spring running season. Temperatures are ideal to participate in
93-year-old Shares Tips for Healthy Aging
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant It’s not polite to ask a lady her age. But Lucretia McClure, a resident at Episcopal SeniorLife Communities in Rochester,
Blood Pressure: Understanding the New Guidelines
New parameters mean more Americans have high blood pressure By Jim Miller If you’re unsure what your blood pressure levels should be, you’re not
Rich Ord: Medic, Musician, Memory-Maker
As Alzheimer’s disease stakes its claim, Ord fights back By Melody Burri Rich Ord has done a lot of living in 70 years. He’s
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URMC pediatrician: Local program making a difference for school children with asthma, serving as model for other regions of the country By Chris Motola
For the First Time, Women Outnumber Men in Med School
‘Notable milestone,’ says president of Association of American Medical Colleges By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In 2017, more women entered medical school than men for
Boost Your Energy
Busy routine has brought you down? Try a few things to get your energy back By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many women from their mid-40s