Category Archives: public health

Mystery at the lake: Researchers uncover deadly potential of obscure, long-buried chemicals

Posted on August 11, 2017 by

BY JIM HOWE Among the industrial wastes that have polluted Syracuse’s Onondaga Lake for decades are two “mystery compounds” related to – and apparently more toxic than – the banned pesticide DDT. Scientists from Upstate Medical University, Syracuse University and … Continue reading →

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Are you age 52 to 72? Three health conditions to check

Posted on August 7, 2017 by

  BY JIM HOWE  Baby boomers can save their health, their lives and lots of money and trouble by getting themselves checked for three major but often neglected health problems, says New York State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker, MD. The … Continue reading →

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Have you seen the new ‘Upstate Health’ magazine?

Posted on July 27, 2017 by

As a mother, I cannot select one child as my favorite. As an editor, I don’t have one favorite magazine issue. I love them all. That said, this summer issue of Upstate Health is a particularly good one, for a … Continue reading →

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Mosquito control: Upstate scientists learn from success of malaria control effort

Posted on April 13, 2017 by

  Upstate scientists credit international collaboration with keeping a region along the border of Ecuador and Peru free of malaria since 2012. The coastal area of El Oro Province in Ecuador and the city of Tumbes, Peru, were once endemic … Continue reading →

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Welcome to New York: Refugees arrive with unique health needs

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

New York state, and Central New York in particular, are big refugee resettlement areas, and those refugees can face a wide range of health problems, notes Ranit Mishori, MD, a Georgetown University professor who lectured recently on the topic at … Continue reading →

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E-cigarette dangers go beyond cancer

Posted on March 8, 2017 by

  The use of electronic cigarettes is higher among high school students than adults, a trend that alarms U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD. E-cigarettes contain a concentrated and more potent dose of nicotine than tobacco cigarettes, which is particularly … Continue reading →

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Think you know how to wash your hands? Here’s how – and why – to do it the way the pros do

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

It’s simple, quick and one of the best ways to reduce the spread of disease. Hand washing is paramount in hospitals, but its importance may be overlooked at home. Even if you recognize the health benefits of keeping hands clean, … Continue reading →

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Warning: Liquid nicotine can be lethal

Posted on February 2, 2017 by

BY AMBER SMITH A Mohawk Valley toddler got ahold of an uncapped container of “Heartland Vapes,” a liquid nicotine product. He drank some. Within minutes, the 18-month-old boy was vomiting. Then the seizures started. His heart stopped beating by the time the … Continue reading →

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State health commissioner taps Upstate doctor for cancer panel

Posted on December 1, 2016 by

  Leslie Kohman, MD, director of outreach for the Upstate Cancer Center, has been appointed to the New York State Cancer Detection and Education Program Advisory Council. The council has 21 members appointed by state Health Commissioner Howard Zucker, MD, JD, who … Continue reading →

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Breast cancer survivor preaches screenings

Posted on November 21, 2016 by

BY JIM HOWE Janet Bacon’s breast cancer is rare in one way, but typical in another: It shows the importance of early detection. Bacon, 59, of Syracuse, had skipped her annual mammogram in 2014 – she had let a lot … Continue reading →

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