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Local seniors and disabled residents have been forced out of their homes due to the closure of the Enriched Housing Program. The Department of Health cited health and safety violations as the reason for the shutdown. The program was operated by Family Service of Rochester, a nonprofit organization. News10NBC’s Deanna Dewberry investigated and found that […]
Kevin Whitman, a 27-year-old from Irondequoit, has been charged with impersonating a physician to illegally distribute controlled substances. Authorities say between August 2023 and April 2025, Whitman used a stolen DEA number linked to Strong Memorial Hospital to issue 177 prescriptions, 173 of which were for oxycodone, totaling over 38,000 doses. During a search of […]
Sleep experts recommend against snoozing after a wake-up alarm, but a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham shows the practice is common, with more than 50% of sleep sessions logged ending in a snooze alarm and users spending 11 minutes on average snoozing. Even though using the snooze function on an alarm clock […]
A new set of guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that clinicians provide better pain management options for in-office uterine and cervical procedures—including IUD insertions and biopsies. The move follows years of patient complaints and growing awareness that pain has been under-addressed in gynecology. ACOG now calls for clinicians to […]
A new report reveals that rice sold by over 100 brands in the U.S. contains dangerously high levels of arsenic and cadmium. The study, conducted by Healthy Babies, Bright Futures, found that one in four samples exceeded FDA limits for inorganic arsenic in infant cereals. The report emphasizes risks to young children, particularly in Latino […]
URMC has issued a warning to MyChart users, advising them to switch from Rite Aid as the pharmacy chain begins closing stores nationwide. Although no specific closures in the Greater Rochester area have been confirmed, URMC is preparing patients for the transition by highlighting services like free home delivery from Highland South West Pharmacy. Rite […]
A baby named KJ has become the first person to receive a personalized gene-editing treatment, marking a historic moment in medicine. Born with CPS1 deficiency, a rare condition that can be fatal within days, KJ was treated at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia using CRISPR-based base editing tailored to his unique mutation. After three doses, KJ […]
After a traumatic event like a divorce or the death of a loved one, some people may experience chest pain and shortness of breath — the result of a condition known colloquially as “broken heart syndrome.”The syndrome, which doctors formally call takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is thought to be triggered by physical or emotional stress, which releases bursts […]
A new study in JAMA Pediatrics reveals nearly 19 million U.S. children live with a parent who has a substance use disorder, with 7.6 million exposed to moderate or severe addiction. Alcohol is the most common substance involved. Experts warn these children face higher risks for mental health issues, abuse, and future substance problems. Pediatricians […]
A measles case was confirmed in Ontario County, linked to recent travel from Ontario, Canada, where an outbreak is ongoing. The patient self-isolated, and those around them were vaccinated. The person has fully recovered, and officials say there’s no current risk, but residents are urged to get vaccinated. Ontario County confirms measles case, no current […]
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