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Monroe County will host three pharmaceutical waste collection events in 2025 in partnership with Wegmans and the Sheriff’s Office. The program aims to prevent environmental contamination and reduce access to unused medications amid the opioid crisis. Residents can dispose of pills, syringes, inhalers, and more at designated Wegmans locations in May, July, and September. Additional […]
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is compiling a sweeping dataset of American health records for autism research under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s direction. The initiative will aggregate data from federal agencies, commercial providers, insurance companies, wearable devices, and more—creating one of the most comprehensive platforms ever for autism and […]
The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, nearly half of US teens say social media has a mostly negative effect on people their age — and almost the same proportion say they’re cutting back […]
Tina Knowles, mother of Beyoncé and Solange, is opening up about her recent battle with breast cancer in a deeply personal interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King. The 71-year-old said she was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer in her left breast after doctors discovered two tumors during a delayed mammogram appointment. “I’ve always tried to take […]
A proposed $880 billion cut to Medicaid—the largest in U.S. history—could severely impact addiction treatment in Monroe and Wayne counties, where nearly 70% of patients rely on Medicaid. Officials warn the cuts could affect 300,000 residents, trigger hospital closures, job losses, and reverse progress in combating the opioid crisis. Advocates like Kelsey and Alexandria credit […]
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared autism a growing “epidemic” during a press conference on Wednesday, citing a new CDC report that shows autism rates have increased from 1 in 36 children in 2020 to 1 in 31 in 2022. Kennedy called the trend “alarming” and emphasized the need to […]
Since 1990, teen births in the U.S. have dropped dramatically—by 73%, with the teen birth rate falling 78%. Experts credit better sex education, contraception access, and Gen Z’s tendency to delay major life changes. Meanwhile, births among women 40+ have surged: a 127% rise for those aged 40–44 and a 450% jump for those 45+, […]
Microdosing weight-loss drugs like Ozempic is trending on social media, but local medical experts warn against it. Dr. Dilendra Weerasinghe of Rochester Regional Health says there’s no FDA approval or clinical evidence supporting this use. Reasons for microdosing range from avoiding side effects to saving money, but he recommends exploring safer options, including bariatric surgery. […]
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested Thursday that around 20% of the job cuts by the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency will be wrong and need to be corrected. Around 10,000 employees were laid off from the Department of Health and Human Services , as part of a restructuring architected by Kennedy and Elon Musk’s DOGE […]
Utah has become the first U.S. state to outlaw the addition of fluoride to public water systems, a move that has sparked concern from medical experts. While some cite potential cognitive risks from fluoride exposure, experts say the levels found in fluoridated water are far below harmful thresholds. Public health officials argue that the benefits, […]
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