Eye catching black and white movie centers on loss, father-son relationship, disability Beyond its accolades, the award-winning film “Color Book” is worth a
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Autism Research: Strong and Diverse, Despite Funding Uncertainty
More than 2,400 of the world’s top autism researchers from 75 countries recently gathered in Prague for the annual meeting of INSAR (the International
Autism at a Glance
Diagnosis rates are rising fastest among girls, adults, and racial/ethnic minority groups. Boys remain four times more likely to be diagnosed than girls, but
FDA Clears First Cholesterol Pill to Rival Costly Injections
In one study, LDL fell 56% from a baseline of 96 mg/dL after 24 weeks, compared with placebo A new daily pill will
The Healing Power of Acupuncture
By David L. Podos For many people when hearing about acupuncture as a healing modality they often feel a bit queasy. This comes
Is Alcohol Really Bad for You?
You don’t have to heat up the kitchen to eat well this summer By Barbara Pierce The tide has largely turned against alcohol.
Routine Childhood Vaccines Save Lives
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Among children born during the period of 1994–2023, routine childhood vaccinations prevented approximately 508 million cases of illness, 32
A Look at School Nurses
They do much more than offer damp paper towels for kids’ booboos By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While your children are at school, the
August: Progress Over Perfection
By Shaina Zazzaro As summer starts winding down, I hear the same thing from so many people: “I’ll get back on track after
Excellus Announces $10,000 Grants for Organizations
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) recently announced that several local community-based organizations will each receive a $10,000 grant through the Federal Home Loan Bank of