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Lawmakers are urging the FDA to address safety concerns about tampons after a recent study found toxic metals in products from over a dozen popular brands. Four Democratic members of the House sent a letter to the FDA, calling for stricter safety standards and transparency in labeling. The study, published in Environment International in July […]
Monroe County’s first Family Justice Center is being constructed at Skyview on the Ridge in Irondequoit, New York, with the goal of streamlining services for survivors of domestic violence and abuse. The project, supported by over $4 million in state funding, is a collaboration between the Willow Domestic Violence Center and the Child Advocacy Center […]
In this episode of Chasing Life, Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Dr. David Feifel, a pioneer in using ketamine to treat depression. They discuss the drug’s potential benefits and risks, especially in light of actor Matthew Perry’s death, which involved ketamine. Dr. Feifel explains that while ketamine can be an effective treatment for depression by […]
A human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Wayne County, with the infected individual currently hospitalized and receiving treatment, according to Wayne County Public Health officials. The virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito and has been responsible for at least five deaths in the region this summer. Health […]
A Rochester family is actively opposing planned changes to New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), which allows individuals with disabilities and the elderly to choose their caregivers, including family members. Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration defends the changes, stating they are necessary to make the program sustainable and efficient. The reforms include reducing the […]
47-year-old Peacemaker actor John Cena is opening up about not wanting kids. During an appearance on the Club Shay Shay podcast, John, who has been married to wife Shay Shariatzadeh since 2020, explained his decision to stay child-free. “I don’t want them,” John said. “I have a certain curiosity about life, and I also know the investment that […]
Rochester marked the start of Black Breastfeeding Week with a Sunday celebration organized by the Healthy Baby Network. This national initiative, running through August 31, addresses the disparities Black families face in infant and maternal health, particularly through breastfeeding. Black babies have the lowest breastfeeding rates in the U.S., a situation linked to a painful […]
A U.S. government report has found that fluoride levels in drinking water that are twice the recommended limit are linked to lower IQ in children. This report, issued by the National Toxicology Program, is the first federal acknowledgment that high fluoride exposure could pose a neurological risk. The review, based on studies from multiple countries, […]
The Al Sigl community of agencies in Rochester, New York, has launched a new ‘Live-ability’ lab dedicated to student-driven projects aimed at addressing real-world accessibility challenges. This initiative, in partnership with RIT, allows students to develop, test, and refine prototypes with the goal of creating practical solutions for individuals with special needs. The lab also […]
A Georgia man has filed a lawsuit against Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta after part of his skull was lost during a medical procedure, leading to unexpected complications and costs. The patient, 62-year-old Fernando Cluster, underwent surgery for a brain bleed last year, which involved removing a portion of his skull. According to the lawsuit, the hospital misplaced the […]
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