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11/21/2025

Asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis: How one condition can worsen the other

(BPT) - If you live with asthma and struggle with chronic sinus problems, the two conditions may be more connected than you think. Chronic rhinosinusitis

11/20/2025

"The U.S. may be entering another rough winter for flu, according to early data."

With a new flu virus variant circulating, scientists fear more sickness this winter. The vaccine may be slightly less effective, but doctors still urge getting one ASAP.

11/15/2025

Choices you make today may increase your chances of surviving lung cancer tomorrow

(BPT) - By Daniel J. Boffa, MD, MBA, FACS, Vice-Chair, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Lung cancer can enter a person's life like a

11/13/2025

We are proud!

Saratoga captures the Division I swimming and diving title for the first time since 2002. Ballston Spa wins the Division II title for the first time since 1998.

11/11/2025

Thank you to all who have served!

11/10/2025

"A new study explains how a research team was able to use a new nanotechnology strategy to reverse Alzheimer’s disease in mice with the condition."

Scientists used a new nanotechnology strategy to reverse Alzheimer's disease in mice by helping reduce amyloid-beta in the brain by 50-60%.

11/08/2025

How to recognize anaphylaxis in infants and toddlers

(BPT) - Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that can happen at any age. In infants and toddlers, symptoms can escalate quickly.

11/07/2025

Helpful information...

Three medical experts explain what best to eat and drink before and after a flu shot, to mitigate the risk of feeling faint, and of common side effects.

11/05/2025

"Increasing the number of steps you take every day may slow cognitive decline in older adults who already have biological signs of early Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new observational study."

Taking some 7,500 steps each day may slow the progression of early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.

11/04/2025

"A new study found that the retina’s blood vessels may also be used to help predict a person’s heart disease risk and see how fast they are biologically aging."

Scientists have found that they may be able to use the retina's blood vessels to help predict a person's heart disease risk and see how fast they are biologically aging.

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween!