By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Almost 46,000 Americans died by suicide in 2020 and 49,000 in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control
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By Barbara Pierce A new study forecasts a surge in the number of people who will be diagnosed with dementia, according to recent
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Libraries are cooler than you know By Barbara Pierce If you haven’t been to your local library in a while, it’s definitely worth
5 Things You Should Know About Ticks
By Barbara Pierce Tick season is here. Ticks are a huge problem here in the Mohawk Valley. Experts say that this tick season
Kids’ Health in U.S. Has Gotten Worse Over the Past 17 Years
The health of American kids has worsened over the past 17 years, with more now struggling with obesity, mental health problems and chronic illness,
Women Having Children Later in Life
Age of moms at first birth increased from 2016 to 2023 From 2016 to 2023, there was an increase in the mean age
Q&A with DuWayne Engram
YMCA Mohawk Valley community educator talks about his efforts to end violence against woman By Barbara Pierce Thirty-six-year-old DuWayne Engram of Utica is
Robotic Surgery: My Own Experience as a Patient
By David Podos In late November and into early December 2024, I was experiencing intermittent pain near my right lower back area. This
Q&A with Jeff Spencer
Camp Nazareth, maintained by Catholic Charities, offers kids the opportunity to experience nature, camaraderie, says director By David L. Podos Q: Let’s start
Hilton Man Overcomes Cerebral Palsy to Run the Boilermaker 15K
What makes it special is that he is running wiht his son by his side Submitted by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Diagnosed with cerebral