Health
Peabo Bryson is currently under medical care after suffering a stroke, according to a statement released by his representatives. The two-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter is best known for a career that spans decades, including beloved hits such as “Can You Stop the Rain” and “Feel the Fire,” as well as Academy Award-winning duets […]
UPrep Community — take a break, recharge, and join us for a fun day of wellness, healing, family, and community connection at UPrep’s FREE Mental Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 30 from 10AM–2PM! We are bringing together local wellness organizations, speakers, fitness leaders, counselors, community resources, music, giveaways, and positive energy all in […]
SUNY’s Reconnect program is aiming to address New York’s worker shortage by offering free community college tuition to adult learners for several industries – most notably nursing, which healthcare leaders say have faced shortages in recent years. The SUNY Reconnect program targets New York State residents between the ages of 25 and 55 who do not already […]
Google announced today it’s updating its mental health safeguards for Gemini. That includes providing better access to crisis support for those who need it. “When a conversation might signal a user may need information about mental health Gemini will surface a redesigned “Help is available” module — developed with clinical experts — to provide more effective and […]
More than 3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at major retailers, including Walgreens and CVS, are being recalled due to concerns about their sterility, according to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration. The eyedrops have been recalled by their manufacturer, K.C. Pharmaceuticals, according to the March 3 alert. The products were sold under a […]
Presenting the Black Maternal Health Week Symposium: Rooted in Justice & Joy Event by Rochester Regional Health. Black women face a higher risk for severe maternal complications. This event was created to equip our community to act, advocate, and improve outcomes for our sisters. You will hear stories, engage with an expert panel, and join […]
Vaping is likely to cause lung and oral cancer, researchers have found, as they urged regulators to act now rather than wait decades for a definitive level of risk. Cancer researchers led by the University of New South Wales in Sydney analysed reviews of evidence from animal studies, human case reports and laboratory research published between 2017 […]
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen are being recalled because they may contain a foreign substance, according to a notice issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall affects Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, a pain reliever that comes in liquid form. The product was manufactured in India by Strides Pharma for Taro Pharmaceuticals. The medication […]
Health officials have issued an urgent warning for more than two dozen supplements because they may contain poisonous ingredients. The FDA alert covers 29 supplement brands that claim to contain tejocote (Crataegus mexicana) root or Brazil seed, which are high in vitamin C and other antioxidants. Limited evidence suggests they may promote weight loss. However, an FDA analysis found the […]
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