Human blood plasma used to produce lifesaving therapies By Daniel Meyer Blood plasma donation is a process that helps save lives. It is considered
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Barry A. Weinstein, M.D.
Amherst town supervisor reflects on his 46 years as medical doctor and how he transitioned from medicine to politics — and what he will
Crisis Services: There for the Community 24/7
Nonprofit agency provides support for those in need By Jana Eisenberg Despite its name, the staff at Crisis Services wants everyone in the region
Tomatoes, Potatoes, Apples…Quail Eggs? Rabbit Meat?
Farmers’ markets throughout the region continue to grow, diversify By Daniel Meyer If you haven’t recently shopped at a local farmers market, there is
Garden Walk Buffalo
City comes alive with brilliant natural colors By Nancy Cardillo What started as an optimistic idea conceived by a local college professor and his
Keep on Food Truckin’
Take a ride on the healthy side of food trucks By Catherine Miller What do Niagara Square, Roswell Park Institute, Buffalo History Museum, The
Is Butter Better?
Once deemed as a really-bad-for-you food, butter has seen a comeback: consumption has skyrocketed By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Butter consumption: it’s spreading. Once blacklisted
Use of Complementary Medicine on the Rise
Practitioners say more in the medical industry accepting the benefits of what they call ‘integrative medicine’ By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In recent years, non-Western
Essential Oils. Do They Work?
Experts say they are effective for pain treatment, stress relief, relaxation By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you don’t use them in your home, you’ve
6 Things You Should Know About Mammograms
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Even though there has been a gradual reduction in breast cancer incidents rates among women 50 years of age and