We all experience a headache now and then. The term ‘headache’ is often broadly used to describe the dull, sharp, or throbbing pains we feel in our face or head. It’s also one of the most common disorders of the nervous system and can be disruptive to...
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Buffalo, NY – Mercy Hospital of Buffalo has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care list as a “High Performing Hospital,” which is the highest award a hospital can earn in maternity care. “This national...
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Menopause is a natural and inevitable part of a woman’s life that marks the ending of the reproductive years. Just as each woman is unique, so is the experience of menopause. The transition into menopause can be sudden or gradual and the severity of...
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You don’t need to be an athlete or recovering from joint replacement surgery to take advantage of the benefits of physical therapy. Physical therapy is very beneficial not just as a treatment, but in preventative care as well. What is Preventative Physical...
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Fibroids are noncancerous growths made of muscle and fibrous tissue that grow in or on the uterus. These growths most often appear in women between the ages of 30-40 and can either be very painful, or cause no symptoms at all. Some fibroids will shrink on...
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In 2025, the American Cancer Society predicts that roughly 154,270 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and 52,900 lives will be lost. By 2030, diagnoses among people under the age of 50 are expected to increase by more than 140%, and...
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Sisters of Charity Hospital OB/GYN Center is pleased to welcome Stephanie Santoro, DO, to its provider staff. Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Santoro provides care for women of all ages, including routine OB/GYN...
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects 1 in 10 people worldwide. Symptoms frequently reported with IBS include abdominal discomfort and cramping, gas, bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea. While IBS is not a...
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As a former religious order missionary, I understand how important it is to be compassionate and caring. My experience in the LIFE program through Home and Community Based Care at Catholic Health tells me they understand that too. As a missionary, I worked...
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My roots run deep in the Niagara Falls community. My parents raised my brother and I here, and my dad was a well-known bartender at the Como Restaurant for 42 years. I’ve worked in real estate in the Falls area for nearly 40 years and also sold cars at a...
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