Health
Some good news as Rochester General Hospital was named in U.S. News and World Report’s list of best hospitals for maternity care! We’re told several factors were considered for this list including “measures of quality, such as c-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, severe unexpected newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates.” RGH is also […]
Abbott warned that about 3 million FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors may give incorrect low glucose readings, potentially linked to 7 deaths and 736 serious injuries. Users should check their device at FreeStyleCheck.com and stop using any affected sensors, which Abbott will replace for free. 7 deaths, hundreds of injuries linked to faulty Abbott glucose monitor […]
Here’s a concise summary of the flu situation around Rochester for the week ending Nov. 22, according to the New York State Department of Health: Overall: Flu cases are spiking notably in Monroe and Wayne counties, while Livingston and Ontario counties saw minor changes. Flu cases spiking around the Rochester area, according to state’s Flu […]
The U.S. will not formally commemorate World AIDS Day this year, raising concerns amid recent federal funding cuts that threaten HIV/AIDS progress. While scientific advances have improved treatment and prevention, experts warn that disruptions in funding put hard-won gains at risk. Since 1988, Dec. 1 has been a global day to honor those affected by […]
Rev. Jesse Jackson has been released from a Chicago hospital where he was treated for a rare neurological disorder, his son said Tuesday. The 84-year-old civil rights leader was discharged Monday from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, his son and family spokesperson Yusef Jackson said. In 2013, Jackson, who now receives round-the-clock care at home, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s […]
We could’ve lost Childish Gambino back in 2024. Last year, he ended up cancelling the rest of his shows in America and Europe for The New World Tour. At the time, he never disclosed a reason beyond needing surgery and some time away. “After my show in New Orleans, I went to the hospital in Houston […]
Exercise is like medicine for the heart, and just like with medication, you need the right “dose” for it to be effective. But a recent study suggests that the dose might not be the same for everyone. Researchers found that men need roughly twice as much exercise as women to see the same reduction in […]
As News10NBC has reported, Rochester Regional Health is eliminating some “non-patient-facing roles”, the health system has confirmed. RRH announced the layoffs on Tuesday. News10NBC is working to learn how many workers are being laid off. A spokesperson described it as a “limited number.” RRH has been working to cut its spending and recruit and retain more nurses. […]
The Season 7 premiere of Hulu’s “The Kardashians” previewed appearances from Rob Kardashian and Caitlyn Jenner, bickering between Khloé and Kourtney Kardashian and Kim Kardashian’s brain aneurysm scare. The latter, the socialite says in the clip, may be caused by her stress amid the aftermath of her divorce from the rapper formerly known as Kanye West. She is seen going through […]
A new Constellation Brands report projects beer sales will drop by $185 million and wine and spirits by $253 million in 2026. The decline is driven by shifting cultural attitudes toward alcohol, growing cannabis use, and rising health concerns. Studies show only 54% of Americans consumed alcohol in 2025, down from 67% in 2022, while […]
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