Protect your health by knowing colorectal cancer’s risk factors

A healthy lifestyle can go a long way in limiting your risk factors. But no matter your risk level, it’s important to have regular screening for colorectal cancer.

Understanding colorectal cancer is an important part of staying healthy. It can affect anyone, but knowing your specific risk factors can help. A risk factor is anything that may boost …

Alayah Green stands with Roxanne Davis just after she shaved Davis' head for St. Baldrick's Day in 2024 at the Red Jug Pub in Cortland.

St. Baldrick’s a tradition for 11-year-old cancer survivor

Alayah Green will once again shave Roxanne Davis’s head on Sunday. It’s become a tradition. Alayah, an 11-year-old cancer survivor from Auburn, will take the shaver to Davis’ …

Drug takeback April 26

Mark April 26 on the calendar if you have old or unused medication to get rid of — that’s the date of the next Cortland County Drug Takeback, Cortland County Sheriff Mark Helms has …

Tompkins health officials encourage measles vaccine

Measles cases are on the rise across the nation, and could be just a flight away from the greater Cortland Area, Tompkins County Whole Health announced this week. While there are no current …

Guthrie partners with Gastroenterology Associates of Ithaca

ITHACA — Gastroenterology Associates of Ithaca will now perform all endoscopic procedures at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center or at Guthrie Ithaca City Harbor, as part of a new partnership with …

Cortland Counts on March 21

The Seven Valleys Health Coalition will host the annual Cortland Counts Community Forum 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21 at SUNY Cortland’s Corey Union function room. Presenters, local agencies, …

Most Americans Avoid Lifesaving Colorectal Cancer Screening

(NewsUSA) - More than two-thirds of U.S. adults say they would rather file their taxes than get a colonoscopy, according to data from a new survey commissioned by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, the …

Fitness apps make it easy to track the number of calories in a meal.

Calorie counts on menus and food labels may not help consumers choose healthier foods, new research shows

Knowing how many calories a food contains has become a familiar part of eating. But it may muddy rather than clarify a person’s understanding of how healthy that food is.

5 key mental health trends from the 2025 State of Mental Health Report

Rula 2025 State of Mental Health Report reveals 5 key takeaways to better understand the state of Americans' mental wellbeing in 2025.

Data shows medication-assisted treatment works for opioid use disorder—so why aren't more people getting it?

Charlie Health questions why medications like buprenorphine and methadone, which can be lifesaving for people with opioid use disorder, are so underused.

Healthy body, healthy brain: Tips to optimize your brain health

(BPT) - By 2030, more than 20% of the U.S. population — about 71 million Americans — will be over the age of 65. With age, many of us may notice changes in cognition — things like …

Living Longer? Great! Now Stay Healthier, Too

(NAPSI)—Americans are living nearly a decade longer than they were in the 1970s. That’s great news—but staying healthy into your 80s and beyond requires extra care and an eye towards …

This treatment has users saying their fine lines are 'practically erased' — and it's needle-free

(BPT) - Forget the needles; a new wave of at-home skincare is empowering us to achieve remarkably smooth skin, and the buzz around the "Notox" movement advocating for injection-free alternatives for …

Could a Synthetic Form of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) be a Potential Ally Against Early Alzheimer's Disease?

(BPT) - In the relentless battle against Alzheimer's disease, researchers are looking closely at a lab-made version of thiamine (also known as vitamin B1). This nutrient, crucial for brain function …

Measles is one of the most infectious diseases on the planet.

Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide

The US eliminated measles in 2000, but the number of cases at home and abroad has experts worried.

Many Americans Want to Keep Their Natural Teeth—But Aren’t Taking the Right Steps

(BPT) - Americans overwhelmingly want to keep their natural teeth for their lifetime. But a new survey from the American Association of Endodontists reveals a disconnect between that goal and the …

6 easy tips to lower your risk of stroke

(BPT) - No matter your age, you should be aware of how you can reduce your risk of stroke. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), strokes affect more than 800,000 people each year in …

What to Know Before Enrolling in a Clinical Trial

(Family Features) The important role of clinical trials may ultimately help you or someone you love find a new treatment or ability to manage a condition, like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), more effectively.

Take Steps Now to Protect Your Vision

(Family Features) Your quality of life and overall well-being depend on developing habits that range from eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of water to protecting your skin from sun damage.

Save a Life from Stroke

(Family Features) Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age – even young people. Despite being one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability in the United States, strokes are largely preventable, treatable and beatable – if you can control your risk factors.

How Women Experience Heart Disease Differently

(Family Features) Most people think of heart attacks as debilitating pain in the chest. However, that’s not always the case, especially for women, and missing the signs can be a matter of life and death.

Understanding the Hidden Dangers of LDL (Bad) Cholesterol

(Family Features) High LDL cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol, significantly increases your risk of heart disease. Understanding the impact of LDL cholesterol and knowing your LDL number can help you make informed decisions.

Menopause and Dry Eye: What Women Need to Know

It would be wise for women with dry eyes to see their ophthalmologist.

(NAPSI)—It may seem surprising to some but dry eye is one of the most common conditions women going through the menopause experience. “Dry eye is a complicated eye condition with various causes. …

Aspiration during surgery: When it's a sign of medical malpractice

Fibich Leebron Copeland & Briggs explains that when aspiration happens during surgery, it can cause serious health problems, and in some cases is the result of a medical error that could point to malpractice.

Good dental health for women means more than just a pretty smile.

Understanding Your Oral Health

(NAPSI)—Though women may understand how different conditions or hormonal changes affect their bodies, many do not realize how numerous issues specific to women can also be detrimental to their oral …

A simple cancer screening could save your life—and your lungs may thank you for it.

Looking Out For Your Lungs: The Importance of Lung Cancer Screening

(NAPSI)—Early detection is essential when it comes to lung cancer, and early diagnosis can save lives. The Problem According to the American Lung Association—the leading organization …

Keeping It Real: 5 Must-Know Tips for Facing Liver Cancer

(BPT) - When Tony Villiotti was diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer, at 71 years old he felt alone and overwhelmed. "Once we got the diagnosis, my wife …

Setting Goals: How to Navigate a Chronic Inflammatory Disease

(BPT) - Content sponsored and provided by Pfizer. Ashley partnered with Pfizer to share her experience living with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Growing up, Ashley was active, played …

What 100% Grass-Fed Organic Dairy Brings to Your Table

(Family Features) It’s no secret that many grocery store dairy sections are filled with more options today. One choice continuing to gain favor with consumers is 100% grass-fed organic dairy.

Championing Children’s Health

(Family Features) Doctor Mikhail Varshavski – also known as Doctor Mike – made a name for himself by pairing medical expertise with charisma and clarity. Now, his work is taking on new global significance as he steps into his latest role.

100,000th Skin Cancer Patient Successfully Treated with Nonsurgical GentleCure™

(NewsUSA) - More than 100,000 Americans have said goodbye to their common skin cancer without requiring surgery, owing to a relatively new noninvasive treatment available at many dermatology …

Be APOL1 Aware and Understand How Genes Impact Kidney Health

(Family Features) Early diagnosis of APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) can keep your kidneys working longer, delaying the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant.

There is currently no bird flu vaccine for people.

How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

Avian influenza infections in the US have been rising over the past year, but there’s no evidence so far that people can infect each other with this strain of the virus.

Protect your health by knowing colorectal cancer’s risk factors

Most Americans Avoid Lifesaving Colorectal Cancer Screening

Healthy body, healthy brain: Tips to optimize your brain health

Living Longer? Great! Now Stay Healthier, Too

What to Know Before Enrolling in a Clinical Trial

Take Steps Now to Protect Your Vision

Save a Life from Stroke

How Women Experience Heart Disease Differently

Understanding the Hidden Dangers of LDL (Bad) Cholesterol

Menopause and Dry Eye: What Women Need to Know

Meningococcal disease: My survival story

Head and neck cancer survivor gets new Jaw in a Day

Comedian Kenan Thompson Doesn't Think GERD is So Funny

Finding Balance with Primary Immunodeficiency: Karla’s Journey

New nonopioid approved for moderate-to-severe acute pain

Why STI Testing Should Accompany Every Vaginitis Diagnosis

Reading your brain waves to treat a debilitating disease

Winter Blues for Your Skin: How Seasonal Changes Impact Eczema

How digital health is making early type 1 diabetes screening easier