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This often-fatal arrhythmia requires emergency care By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   As the most frequent cause of sudden cardiac death, ventricular fibrillation causes an

From 1970 to 2022, there was a decrease in heart disease mortality overall, but an increase in mortality from other heart conditions, including heart

Many resources can assist people caring for people with dementia By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s or another form

Fewer U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, and more now believe that even moderate drinking can harm their health, a new Gallup poll finds.

Fuel up your kids right for homework and play By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   Dietitians agree that every food can be part of a

Excellus BCBS members report better function and less pain   A new Excellus BlueCross BlueShield benefit is helping members overcome one of the nation’s

Healthy living isn’t just about what you eat — it’s about what you do, too By Shaina Zazzaro   Summer in Upstate New York

What’s it like to provide these services to clients? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   Working as a substance abuse counselor or therapist means treating

Incidence substantially higher among gay men and lesbians By Jennifer Faringer   Pride Month was celebrated nationally in June and in Rochester in July.

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,