Health
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Should You Go Under For Colonoscopy?
(WKBW/Cleveland Clinic) A mild dose of general anesthesia is typically given to the patient during a colonoscopy, but a new study finds the number of people requesting to be totally sedated during this procedure is significantly increasing
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The Brain: Use It Or Lose It!
(WKBW/Cleveland Clinic) Many people look forward to the slower pace that comes with retirement, but don't let it slow down too much or you might be in trouble
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Allergy Season Starts Early
(WKBW/Cleveland Clinic) If you suffer from springtime allergies, you may already be reaching for the antihistamines. Doctors say the warm winter and even warmer start to March has this allergy season off to an early start.
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Some "Healthy" Foods Not So Healthy
(WKBW/Cleveland Clinic) Many of us think we're doing the right thing by looking for food labels that read "reduced fat" or "multigrain", but there a lots of so-called "healthy" food you'd be better, leaving off your diet plan
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Multiple Sclerosis License Plate
(WKBW) It is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. It's a time to bring attention to the disease of the brain and spinal cord that affects hundreds of thousands of Americans with 200 new cases diagnosed each week.
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Dr. Francisco Vasquez Named New President & CEO of Child and Family Services
“I am delighted and excited to be associated with Child and Family Services, Inc.,” said Dr. Vasquez in response to being named to this position. “I’ve had a long-term career of service to the people of this community. I cannot think of a better organization that has such a significant outreach to those in need with all the programs they have to offer.”
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Watch Your Salt Intake!
(WKBW/Cleveland Clinic) The Centers for Disease Control says nearly 90 percent of us consume too much salt. Dietitians at Cleveland Clinic say a diet high in sodium puts you at an increased risk for several diseases.
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YMCA Needs Public Help To Win Cancer Grant
(WKBW) For people who have heard the dreaded words, "you have cancer", this is the hope they need. A program at the YMCA Buffalo-Niagara that helps those who are recovering from treatments.
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Late Stage Colon Cancer Up In Three WNY Counties
(WKBW) The American Cancer Society of New York and New Jersey says Western New Yorkers may be "missing the message' on colon cancer
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Many in WNY Missing the Message on Colon Cancer
Erie, Niagara & Cattaraugus Counties bucking state trend and showing more later stage colon cancers; NY lawmakers must support cancer screening program for uninsured.
