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‘Beware the Ides of March’ … or Not!
By Gwenn Voelckers In William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar,” a fortune teller warns Caesar to “beware the ides of March.” That immortal phrase portends gloom
Skilled Nursing Facilities in Dire Financial Straits
Situation may get worse with NYS proposed budget cuts By George W. Chapman Over 97,000 people in New York state depend on skilled nursing
Q&A with Gina Pearce
Green Utica executive director on her organization’s mission to maintain and beautify Utica’s parks and natural environment David L. Podos Q: Many local residents
Being Born Even a Bit Early Could Harm a Child’s Development
Babies born even slightly early have a higher long-term risk of developmental difficulties that could affect their behavior and learning ability, a new study
Colorectal Cancer: Incidence in Younger People Nearly Doubles
Researchers can’t fully explain the trend but nearly double the number of young adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer than a decade ago
New Hybrid CNA Class Expedites Training
Elemental Management Group’s program is bringing more workers into long-term care The shortage of certified nurse assistants has challenged nearly all long-term care facilities
More Women Than Men Seek Pain Specialists
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Astudy published a year ago by Manchester Metropolitan University revealed that women dealing with endometriosis, a chronic pain condition in
5 Things You Need to Know About Common Childhood Illnesses
By Barbara Pierce Young children get sick. It’s that simple. They’re more vulnerable to illness because their immune systems are underdeveloped. Plus, conditions in
Overlooked Peanut Packs Plenty of Nutrients
By Anne Palumbo Pity the poor peanut. Despite being America’s most popular nut, peanuts rarely get the nutritional shout-out its trendier cousins get. Perhaps