By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Approximately 20 to 80 percent of women develop uterine fibroids by age 50. The muscular tumors grow in the uterine
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What’s a Doula?
They offer physical, emotional and spiritual support to moms to be and their families By Katie Coleman There is an entire community of doulas
Prostate Exam: End Finger Exam in Men, Says Urologist
The dreaded finger exam to check for prostate cancer used to be a mainstay of check-ups for older men. With its value now in
Cancer on Course to Become No. 1 Killer of Americans
Report shows it will probably eclipse heart disease as leading cause of death in coming years. Cancer is on track to become the leading
Flushing Unused Medications? Nope. Trashing Them? Not a Good Idea
Experts talk about how dispose of medication properly By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Does your medicine cabinet contain leftover prescription medication? It’s best to get
Sharon Hanson, ECMCC Board Chairwoman, Receives State Award
Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC) Board Chairwoman Sharon L. Hanson has been honored with the prestigious 2016 Healthcare Trustees of New York State
Becoming a Survivor
Two women find support, friendship in their fight against breast cancer By Katie Coleman No one’s ever ready to be diagnosed with cancer. Imagine
Average American 15 Pounds Heavier Than 20 Years Ago
Growing wider but not taller, research shows. Men’s average weight now at 196 pounds; women, at 169 There’s no doubt about it: Americans are
Drowsy Driving Causes 1 in 5 Fatal Crashes: Report
Nearly 84 million sleep-deprived Americans take to the roads every day. And, drowsy driving was a factor in crashes that claimed about 5,000 lives
New pajamas and books being collected
The Amherst Senior Center is once again collecting new, unused pajamas (sizes infant to 17 years old) and new children’s books for its pajama