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Rochester Regional Health has been awarded $15 million by New York State to strengthen its cybersecurity infrastructure, part of a broader $300 million investment to modernize healthcare systems. Funded through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program, the money will be used for systemwide upgrades to protect against ransomware attacks, data breaches, and service disruptions. […]
Millions of people in the U.S. are running out of time to decide whether to enroll in Obamacare plans with exponentially higher premiums in 2026 — and Monday is the last day to do so for coverage that begins Jan. 1. For people who are covered by Affordable Care Act health-insurance plans, premiums are going […]
The FDA has expanded approval of Addyi, a once-daily pill for low libido, to include postmenopausal women. Originally approved in 2015 for premenopausal women, Addyi works on brain chemicals related to mood and appetite and addresses hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Despite initial blockbuster expectations, the drug’s adoption has been limited due to side effects like […]
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 […]
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