Health

(CNN) – Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced the success of its experimental pain medicine, VX-548, in a late-stage clinical trial, showing promise as a safer alternative to opioids. The drug demonstrated superior pain relief compared to a placebo in patients undergoing abdominoplasty and bunionectomy surgeries without the safety concerns associated with opioids. Although VX-548 did not outperform […]

BrightFarms has issued a recall of their spinach and salad kits due to possible contamination with listeria monocytogenes. This action was taken following a positive test for listeria in a routine sample by Element Farms, their supplier. The products in question have been distributed across seven states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, […]

Greece is opening a new fitness center located next to the town hall on Vince Tofany Boulevard. The Center is free for residents and does not include the new wellness center. Non-residents do not have access to the wellness center but can sign up for a basic membership for a fee. Source: 13 Wham

Governor Hochul announced that school districts are receiving more than $5 million to boost mental health programs. This will help enhance the role of guidance counselors and train other staff. Mental health in kids has become a concern since the COVID pandemic. The governor cites a loss of social connection during the pandemic as one […]

Conkey Cruisers students will be competing in the NASA HUNCH culinary competition! Watch as we move collard greens from Slave ships to Spaceships!! MISSION POSSIBLE LAUNCH COLLARD GREENS INTO SPACE GIVING TUESDAY November 28, 2023 YOUR GENEROUS DONATIÔN WILL HELP US BLAST COLLARD GREENS INTO SPACE https://www.roctheday.org/Causes-to-Support/Conkey-Cruisers https://conkeycruisers.org/  

Meet with your peers to learn about vaping and how it affects your health. Ask doctors and counselors, questions you’ve always wanted answered! There will be 5 FREE online sessions open to teens ages 12 to 18. Feel free to join! These online sessions will be held on October 25, and November 1, 8,15, and […]

Sickle Cell Advocates of Rochester are doing a health and wellness, community engagement and living well with Sickle Cell event. Saturday, October 21st at the Trent and Pamala Jackson R-center 485 N. Clinton Ave from 1pm – 6pm.      

The Laboratory for Laser Energetics at the University of Rochester is marking a significant achievement. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Friday to inaugurate “Conesus”, a new supercomputer. Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Conesus will aid in advancing the university’s research. Stephen Dewhurst, Rochester’s vice president for research, stated: “The Laboratory for Laser Energetics […]

“I probably won’t make music for a little bit, I’m going to be honest” Drake goes on to say,  “I need to focus on my health, first and foremost.” The 5X Grammy Award-winner spoke on SiriusXM show “Table for One,” revealing his intention to take a hiatus from music. After presenting songs from his new […]