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Rochester, NY (WROC) – Children’s mental health was the topic of Friday’s conference at Andrew Langston Middle School. The focus was on essential topics for healthy development, including mental health awareness, character building, and social emotional growth. The goal was to give these young people the tools they need to live a positive lifestyle. Youth […]
“Jamie Foxx literally died,” reads a voiceover in the trailer for Foxx’s new Netflix special, before the comedian triumphantly walks out onstage and proclaims, “I’m back!” Streaming Dec. 10, the highly anticipated comedy hour, titled “What Had Happened Was…,” sees Foxx telling the truth behind his 2023 medical emergency that left him hospitalized and fighting […]
The idea that eating cocoa-rich, dark chocolate may offer health benefits is not new. Cocoa is loaded with compounds called polyphenols that have been shown to help our bodies fend off inflammation, lower blood pressure and maybe even improve our moods. Now, a new study finds people who have a habit of eating a little dark chocolate […]
Governor Hochul is committed to making sure all pregnant New Yorkers can get the care they need. Starting January 1st, 2025, New York State is adding 20 more hours of paid sick time for prenatal care to employees existing leave time. All employers in New York State have to honor this to part time and […]
As President-elect Donald Trump signals a rollback of federal health care initiatives, states are becoming the new battleground for medical debt relief. Advocates are focusing on legislation to keep medical debt off credit reports, regulate predatory medical credit cards, and expand hospital financial aid programs. This shift comes as fears grow that Trump’s administration may […]
The City of Rochester has launched a community-wide survey aimed at understanding the effects of the opioid epidemic on residents throughout the city. It is anonymous and will be available until February 2025. The survey is being administered by the RIT Center for Public Safety Initiatives. The survey focuses on: Quality of life Barriers to […]
As the temperatures continue to drop, Rochester city and Monroe County leaders shared some new resources for folks struggling to stay warm. In Rochester when temperatures drop below 32 degrees, a “Code Blue” is enacted. This means additional services are offered to protect folks from the frigid temps. This year, those opportunities are expanding. “So, […]
World AIDS Day began on Dec. 1, 1988 Currently, 1.2 million people in the Unites States and 40 million people globally are living with HIV, which can lead to AIDS. More than 32 million people have died worldwide from AIDS-related illnesses. As of 2022, there were more than 100,000 people living with HIV in New […]
Researchers are saying scented candles could be a risk to your health and you might want to rethink twice before purchasing it for yourself or as a gift to someone. There are concerns about the chemical reaction once the candles start to burn due to the artificial Fragrance and colorants that give off the smell […]
Nick Cannon is “healing” after being diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. The Masked Singer host, 44, first revealed his condition in an in-depth conversation with Dr. Cheyenne Bryant on the November 8 episode of his “Counsel Culture” podcast. At the time, Cannon said he had been “clinically diagnosed” with the disorder. “I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD. Even as a kid […]
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