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Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire – and Heart Health Risks
The American Heart Association warns smoke exposure from the current wildfires out of Canada may cause heart problems or worsen existing ones…
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Back-to-School Supplies, Free Health Screenings, and More at Good for the Neighborhood Events Starting July 16
BUFFALO, N.Y. (July 15, 2026) – Independent Health Foundation is helping Western New Yorkers take steps toward better health this summer with the…
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NYS DOH urges New Yorkers to prevent mosquito bites after West Nile detected in Long Island mosquito pools
The NYS Department of Health confirmed West Nile virus in mosquito pools on Long Island and urges New Yorkers to follow prevention…
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NYS Department of Health urges New Yorkers to protect themselves from skin cancer
The New York State Department of Health is urging New Yorkers to take sun-safety steps—sunscreen, protective clothing and shade—to reduce UV exposure…
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New AI Tool Spots Hard-to-See MS Brain Lesions
An international team led by UB has developed a method that reliably measures cortical lesions strongly implicated in disability and cognitive issues…
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Block Party for Independence
Independent Living Hosting Block Party for Independence Niagara Falls, NY — July 8, 2026 — Members of the media are invited to…