By Anne Palumbo When my kids were young, I used to call all fruit “nature’s candy.” The nickname won them over, especially when it
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Parkinson’s Patients May Benefit from Medical Cannabis
By Amanda Jowsey DENT Neurologic Institute recently found that medical cannabis shows promising results as an effective treatment for Parkinson’s disease. CannaBuff, a new
When the Body Turns on Itself: Autoimmune Disorders
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant About 80 autoimmune disorders exist, depending upon how these conditions are classified. Although affecting different areas and systems of the
5 Things You Should Know About Breastfeeding
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Breastfeeding is one of the most healthy things a mother can do for her newborn baby. It helps create a
New Medication to Address Alopecia Areata Seen as ‘Game Changer’
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant T he FDA announced in June its approval of baricitinib (brand name Oluminant, among others) to treat alopecia areata. Many
Post-Cancer Health: A Few Steps for Good Health
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Anyone who has received a clean bill of health after cancer treatments wants to maintain their good health. Although nothing
Cancer Survivors Share Their Stories
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Cancer survivors all have a different story, as everyone’s journey in life and cancer is unique. Nonetheless, most say their
Daily Check-In Services for Seniors Living Alone
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any services that check in on elderly seniors who live alone? I live about 200
Roswell Park appoints new leaders
The team at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center continues to grow, with three accomplished healthcare executives recruited to oversee key clinical and operational areas.
ECMC medical rehab unit ranks among the top
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corporation officials recently learned that the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation has ranked ECMC’s medical rehabilitation unit above