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Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have achieved a medical milestone by transplanting a kidney from a genetically engineered pig into a 62-year-old man, marking the first procedure of its kind. This groundbreaking operation offers hope to the hundreds of thousands of Americans suffering from kidney failure, as the transplanted kidney, which began producing […]
Could a pill replace going to the gym? Researchers say, new chemical compounds have been discovered that appear capable of mimicking the health benefits of a workout, according to new research. The pill containing these chemicals could imitate the effect of exercise on the metabolism and growth of muscle cells, the researchers say, and therefore offset potential […]
Hello Family, this is Nurse Bowick. Valentines’ day is upon us, so what is the 411 on love? OMG if you are under the age of 40, you may not know, that before Siri & Alexa 411 was the phone number we use to call for information. BTW, it still works. Let us talk about […]
BrightFarms has issued a recall of their spinach and salad kits due to possible contamination with listeria monocytogenes. This action was taken following a positive test for listeria in a routine sample by Element Farms, their supplier. The products in question have been distributed across seven states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, […]
Greece is opening a new fitness center located next to the town hall on Vince Tofany Boulevard. The Center is free for residents and does not include the new wellness center. Non-residents do not have access to the wellness center but can sign up for a basic membership for a fee. Source: 13 Wham
Governor Hochul announced that school districts are receiving more than $5 million to boost mental health programs. This will help enhance the role of guidance counselors and train other staff. Mental health in kids has become a concern since the COVID pandemic. The governor cites a loss of social connection during the pandemic as one […]
Conkey Cruisers students will be competing in the NASA HUNCH culinary competition! Watch as we move collard greens from Slave ships to Spaceships!! MISSION POSSIBLE LAUNCH COLLARD GREENS INTO SPACE GIVING TUESDAY November 28, 2023 YOUR GENEROUS DONATIÔN WILL HELP US BLAST COLLARD GREENS INTO SPACE https://www.roctheday.org/Causes-to-Support/Conkey-Cruisers https://conkeycruisers.org/
Meet with your peers to learn about vaping and how it affects your health. Ask doctors and counselors, questions you’ve always wanted answered! There will be 5 FREE online sessions open to teens ages 12 to 18. Feel free to join! These online sessions will be held on October 25, and November 1, 8,15, and […]
Sickle Cell Advocates of Rochester are doing a health and wellness, community engagement and living well with Sickle Cell event. Saturday, October 21st at the Trent and Pamala Jackson R-center 485 N. Clinton Ave from 1pm – 6pm.
The Laboratory for Laser Energetics at the University of Rochester is marking a significant achievement. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Friday to inaugurate “Conesus”, a new supercomputer. Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Conesus will aid in advancing the university’s research. Stephen Dewhurst, Rochester’s vice president for research, stated: “The Laboratory for Laser Energetics […]
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