Patient Care Are Earbuds Bad for Your Ears? What Parents and Adults Should Know By Kathleen Rock Feb. 19, 2026 Are earbuds bad for your ears? Learn how high volume, long listening times, and sharing earbuds can affect hearing in kids and adults.
Patient Care How to Fight the Winter Blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) This Winter By Sydney Burrows Jan. 27, 2026 With shorter days, freezing temperatures, and less sunlight during winter, many people experience a low mood or lack of energy—often called the “winter blues." UR Medicine experts share their ...
Patient Care Holiday Survival Guide: Food, Stress, and Mental Health Tips By Elizabeth Beach Nov. 25, 2025 Between busier schedules, elaborate meals, family dynamics, and shorter days, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Our experts share simple tips on how to balance mental and physical health during the ...
Patient Care Can Melatonin Cause Heart Failure? By Elizabeth Beach Nov. 11, 2025 Melatonin is naturally occurring in our bodies, with levels peaking at night. But are there risks to taking extra as a supplement? Can children take it? Here's what to know.
Patient Care How Common is PCOS and Why You Might Already Have It? By Barb Ficarra, Elizabeth Beach Oct. 23, 2025 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common but very misunderstood condition. We're here to clear up this and other myths so patients can get the info and treatment they need.
Patient Care Are you up-to-date with School Vaccines? What Every Parent Should Know By Scott Hesel Sep. 25, 2025 Before your kids grab their backpacks and head to school, make sure they’re protected against preventable illnesses. Vaccines keep children healthy, in school, and out of the hospital.
Patient Care How to Add Your Child to MyChart: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents By Elizabeth Beach Sep. 23, 2025 Having proxy access to your child’s MyChart makes it simple to keep track of their health in one secure place.
Patient Care School Year Stress: Acing the Back-to-School Season By Elizabeth Beach, Kathleen Rock Aug. 13, 2025 A guide for parents during the busy back-to-school season.
Patient Care Beating the Heat: 3 Summer Safety Reminders By Elizabeth Beach Jun. 20, 2025 Do you know how to stay safe all season long? UR Medicine’s Dr. Louis Papa provides expert tips for sun, water, and fire safety for the whole family.
Community Should My Kid Take a Summer Break from Sports? By URMC Communications Jun. 5, 2025 If you're wondering whether it’s OK—or even healthy—for your child to take a break from a sport this summer, our sports medicine experts have advice that can help your child thrive.