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The topic of Black Maternal Health was 1st mentioned on the Black Maternal Health Matters Podcast EP. 1 – 103.9 WDKX Thanks To Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc – Theta Alpha Zeta Chapter. The University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester Regional Health also hosted an event this past week, on ways they can work […]

O.J. Simpson — one of the most infamous high-profile Americans of all time — is dead after a cancer battle. The former NFL great — who stood trial for the double-murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, in the ’90s, only to be acquitted — passed away Wednesday in Las Vegas […]

How does Megan Thee Stallion handle her depression anxiety, and insecurities? Two Words workout routine. In addition to starring on Women’s Health‘s April 2024 cover, the 29-year-old shared her consistent workout routine that keeps her built like “a stallion and not a pony.” Meg actually shares monthly clips of herself in the gym sweating, nearly giving up at […]

Colon cancer diagnoses and deaths are alarmingly increasing among Americans under 50, with recent data from the American Cancer Society indicating this trend is expected to continue. The disease, now the nation’s second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths, is notably preventable through routine screenings, yet approximately 60 million Americans are not up-to-date with their screenings. The […]

The New York State Department of Health has released an updated fish advisory for 2024, aimed at guiding residents on the frequency and types of fish that are safe to consume from the state’s freshwater sources. The advisory is particularly relevant for those who fish for both food and sport, offering specific information for different […]

The U.S. is currently experiencing an outbreak of bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, which has notably spread to dairy cattle, causing concern among scientists due to its unusual behavior. This outbreak, first identified in North America in late 2021 among wild migratory birds, has since affected not only poultry but also dairy cows and […]

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has mandated that hospitals obtain written informed consent from patients before performing pelvic and other sensitive exams, particularly when patients are unconscious. This new guidance, aimed at providing clarity on consent requirements, specifically addresses exams for educational and training purposes conducted by medical students and other healthcare […]

A study reveals that flame retardants, specifically polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), used in numerous consumer products across the United States, may significantly increase the risk of cancer-related deaths. The research found that those with the highest levels of PBDEs had a roughly 300% higher risk of dying from cancer compared to individuals with the lowest […]

There will be a spring health fair on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 10:00AM – 1:00PM. This event will be held at Montgomery center, 10 Cady Street Rochester NY, 14611. This event will provide educational information regarding health, and also will provide free haircuts, free flu shots, free mammograms, free blood pressure screenings, and more. […]

In a prime-time special titled “Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution,” Oprah Winfrey delved into the evolving landscape of weight loss, spurred by the introduction of drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. Acknowledging her own struggles with weight stigma throughout a 25-year public journey, Winfrey aimed to dismantle the shame and judgment surrounding weight and […]


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