Tag: patients and families

The URMC team customizes kidney cancer treatment, integrating surgery, radiation, and immunotherapy to improve patient outcomes.

If you’re looking to get fit and shed some pounds, here’s something you should know: Watching your weight—that single number on the bathroom scale—is one of the worst ways to track your progress.

The words we use when we talk about food can be full of judgment masquerading as health advice. It’s what’s lurking behind the concept of food morality.

UR Medicine experts share what to expect during bariatric surgery recovery, including diet changes, exercise routines, and mental health support to set you up for long-term success.

Cervical cancer screening is one of the best success stories in healthcare. Since the 1970s, the death rate from cervical cancer has dropped by more than half. Alexandra Blackman, MD, shares what you ...

Expert tips to stay healthy this winter.

A child experiencing a febrile seizure can be distressing. However, understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment can help caregivers respond effectively.

After a leukemia diagnosis, two-year-old Noah Ludgood joined a clinical trial for a promising immunotherapy treatment, which was possible because of the advanced expertise at UR Medicine's Golisano ...

The experts at Eastman Institute for Oral Health answer all your questions about fluoride.

Clinical and Sport Psychologist Craig W. Cypher, Psy.D., CMPC® from the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Fitness Science program offers a clear set of strategies for overcoming gym anxiety ...