Health
Many women may not realize their greatest health threat isn’t cancer; it’s heart disease. In 2023, heart disease led to one in five female deaths in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, the CDC also found that only 56% of women were aware of the risks. “It is the leading killer of […]
The School Without Walls will hold its fourth annual blood drive on Wednesday, which also aims to raise awareness for sickle cell disease. The student-led event started after a School Without Walls staff member who lost two their sons to sickle cell disease. The event focuses on education and increasing blood donations, which are critical for people […]
Governor Hochul has announced the launch of the Health Care Access Loan Repayment (HEALR) Program, a $48.3 million student loan repayment initiative aimed at expanding access to health care for Medicaid members and uninsured New Yorkers while strengthening the state’s health care workforce. The new program will provide significant loan forgiveness incentives to health care […]
Some protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead, according to a Consumer Reports investigation. In the report, published Tuesday, Consumer Reports analyzed 23 protein powders and shakes — a range of dairy, beef and plant-based protein supplements — and found that more than two-thirds of the products contained more lead in a single serving […]
A new report, finds that exercise can provide similar benefits for depression as other widely used treatments. Scientists in the UK reviewed the medical literature on exercise and depression, examining dozens of clinical trials. They found convincing evidence that exercise can reduce depression symptoms, at least in the short term, as well as evidence that […]
Muni Long, born Priscilla Renea Hamilton, says her former managers forced her to spend five days in a mental health facility instead of receiving the medical treatment she needed during a lupus flare-up. In recently filed court documents, the “Made For Me” singer addressed previous allegations brought forward by her ex-managers, Chaka Zulu and Jeff Dixon, who previously […]
New York reported a record 71,000+ flu cases in one week, mainly from a severe Influenza A strain, with over 3,600 people hospitalized. Officials warn the worst of the season is still ahead after holiday gatherings. Doctors say flu vaccines don’t always prevent illness but greatly reduce severe symptoms, and it’s still not too late […]
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 […]
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 […]
WDKX Holiday Stream