By Barbara Pierce Unless you’re growing your own food, you’re eating processed foods. More importantly, you’re eating a lot of ultra-processed foods
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Centers in Utica, Herkimer Offer New Option for People Facing Mental Health Issues
The Crisis Stabilization Center and the Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center offer immediate care for both children and adults who may be experiencing stress, mental
Nearly Half of American Adults Will Be Obese By 2035, Study Warns
Nearly half of American adults — some 126 million people — will be obese within 10 years, a new study projects. Adult obesity in
Weight Loss Surgeries Fall More Than 20% as Patients Turn to GLP-1 Meds, Experts Say
The number of weight-loss surgery procedures in the United States is dropping rapidly in the face of cutting-edge drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, a
Slocum-Dickson Doctor on GLP-1 Drugs: Most People Gain Weight Back After Stopping
By Barbara Pierce Weight loss medications have become a cultural phenomenon — a secret weapon for rapid weight loss. The pressure to achieve
Childhood Obesity at Record 20%
By Matthew Liptak Childhood obesity has been growing in America since the early 1970s when rates included 5% of the childhood population. The
Pregnancy and Postpartum Concerns
By Barbara Pierce Pregnancy, giving birth and the first year of motherhood should be a safe and supportive experience for birthing people. For
Does Your Child Have Nightmares?
Nightmares can be terrifying for children, robbing them of precious sleep and feeding their everyday anxiety. But a new therapeutic model promises to help
Communicating with Healthcare Providers & Staff
By Barbara Pierce If you’ve tried to schedule an appointment with a healthcare provider recently, you might have felt ready to give up
School Recess Key to Learning, Says the American Academy of Pediatrics
Recess is not a luxury for school children, but a necessary part of how they learn, grow and stay healthy, according to a policy