Research Brain’s Own Repair Mechanism: New Neurons May Reverse Damage in Huntington’s Disease By Mark Michaud Apr. 7, 2025 A new study shows that the adult brain can generate new neurons that integrate into key motor circuits, findings that may point to a new way to treat neurogenerative disorders.
Patient Care Here’s How Your Smartphone Can Save Your Life By Elizabeth Beach Apr. 7, 2025 Having a phone with you can always save your life—but the power of smartphones may go beyond just a call. Even when unconscious or unable to communicate, your smartphone can save your life with these ...
Patient Care Cultivating Your Spring Glow: Skincare Tips for the Season By Ashley Mault Apr. 4, 2025 Summer is just around the corner, and as nature undergoes its seasonal transformation, it prompts us also to consider our own beauty reawakening. Now is the perfect time to refresh your spring ...
Patient Care Why Are My Spring Allergies So Bad? By Sydney Burrows Apr. 3, 2025 From allergy eye drops to allergy medicine and humidifiers, there are several strategies to help with common spring allergy symptoms, say UR Medicine experts.
Research My Robot Therapist: The Ethics of AI Mental Health Chatbots for Kids By Susanne Pallo Mar. 31, 2025 AI mental health apps may offer a cheap and accessible way to fill the gaps in the overstretched U.S. mental healthcare system, but ethics experts warn that we need to be thoughtful about how we use ...
People RNA Biologist Eric Wagner Named 2024 AAAS Fellow By Emily Boynton Mar. 27, 2025 The professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics was selected for his research uncovering how human cells regulate the production of RNA from genes and how disruptions in this process lead to cancer and ...
Patient Care Bariatric Surgery: 10 Frequently Asked Questions Answered by Experts By Sydney Burrows Mar. 26, 2025 We answer the most asked questions about Bariatric Surgery to help you make informed decisions about your health.
Patient Care Why Does It Burn When I Pee? By URMC Communications Mar. 25, 2025 Does it burn when you pee? Many different conditions could be to blame. Learn when it’s time to get medical attention.
Education A Perfect Fit: Medical Students Discover Their Residency Destinations at a Nationwide Ceremony By Mark Michaud Mar. 21, 2025 Representing a milestone in their medical careers, students at the University of Rochester today learned where they will train as residents.
Research National Cancer Institute Designation: What it is and Why it Matters By Leslie Orr Mar. 19, 2025 The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has awarded the Wilmot Cancer Institute a special designation that places it in the top 4% of all cancer centers in the United States. But what is NCI designation ...