Patient Care What Medications Are Safe to Take During Pregnancy? By Nina Elias, Sydney Burrows Jan. 29, 2026 Some pregnant people worry that taking medication could harm their baby, leading to tough choices and unnecessary stress. But you don’t have to choose between your health and your baby’s.
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 How to Shovel Snow Without Injury By Lori Barrette, Lizzy Beach Jan. 25, 2026 Snow shoveling can be tough on our muscles—especially the lower back. Remember these expert tips for avoiding injury during this snowy New York winter.
Research More News on Taurine’s Link to Cancer: As It Fuels Leukemia, It May Also Impact Bone Health By Leslie Orr Jan. 23, 2026 The work underscores the need to investigate the entire environment around cancer cells.
Patient Care Specialty Care Remains Out of Reach for Many Children with Uncontrolled Asthma By Scott Hesel Jan. 21, 2026 Only about 1 in 6 historically marginalized children with uncontrolled asthma in a Rochester, New York-based study saw an asthma specialist in the past year, despite clinical guidance recommending ...
Research Decline in U.S. Nursing Home Capacity Since COVID-19: Rural Areas Hit Hardest By Susanne Pallo Jan. 16, 2026 Nursing home operating capacity dropped by five percent between 2019 and 2024, but one quarter of U.S. counties experienced declines of 15 percent or more, with the greatest declines reported in ...
Patient Care Flu Season 2026: At-Home Flu Tests, Vaccines, and the Variants to Watch By Sydney Burrows Jan. 13, 2026 At-home flu tests could be key this flu season. Learn about the symptoms of Flu-A, what the “super flu” is, and why vaccination still matters.
Research Researchers Raise Concerns about Faster Aging, Possible Early-Onset Dementia, for Children and Young Adult Cancer Survivors By Leslie Orr Jan. 7, 2026 New research centers on adopting healthier habits.
Patient Care Norovirus 2026: Stomach Bug Myths, Symptoms, and Prevention By Sydney Burrows Jan. 6, 2026 Why is norovirus, also known as the “stomach bug,” so contagious? Is there any way to avoid it? UR Medicine infectious disease expert Brenda Tesini, MD, separates fact from fiction and explains the ...
Community Wilmot’s Dialogue Magazine: Celebrating Progress in a New Era By Leslie Orr Dec. 22, 2025 The latest edition highlights four key recruits to Wilmot Cancer Institute, and improved treatment for some types of brain cancer.
