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Making a smoothie, going for an evening walk, or having empathy for a loved one are all examples of executive functions that are controlled by the brain’s frontal cortex. This area of the brain goes ...

Scientists clarify how the Fragile X protein FMRP works and what happens when its missing, like in patients with Fragile X. The research challenges the predominant theory in the field and establishes ...

Females are typically underrepresented in clinical heart research, but a recent study enrolled enough females to reveal that males with heart failure were twice as likely to die or experience heart ...

"My stomach hurts." It's one of the most common complaints from school-aged children and young teens. Occasional stomach pain in kids is normal, but when it happens often, it's important to know the ...

Physicians, PAs, and NPs bring various approaches and training to healthcare teams, but all can have a key role in providing care.

Patients diagnosed with a type of brain tumor called an astrocytoma that tends to afflict younger adults.are benefitting from new approaches with fewer side effects.

In a celebratory day filled with hope and excitement, the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry held its 20th annual Dr. Robert L. & Lillian H. Brent White Coat Ceremony—officially ...

It has long been understood that experiencing two senses simultaneously, like seeing and hearing, can lead to improved responses relative to those seen when only one sensory input is experienced by ...

A guide for parents during the busy back-to-school season.

Launched in June 2023, the URMC program was created to relieve psychospiritual distress in serious illness. Early patient stories show reduced fear, renewed agency, and spiritual peace.