Tag: medicine

Long overlooked in the field of musculoskeletal study, the tendon is a highly complex anatomical structure that triggers a dynamic but mysterious cellular response when it's injured. In a new study ...

“Forever chemicals” or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been widely used in consumer and industrial products for the better part of a century, but do not break down in the natural ...

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.

Wyatte Hall, PhD, assistant professor of Public Health Sciences at the University of Rochester Medical Center, was named to the inaugural Forbes Accessibility 100 list for his research and advocacy ...

New research shows that transplanting healthy human glial progenitor cells into adult mouse models of Huntington’s disease can slow motor and cognitive decline and extend lifespan, underscoring the ...

The University of Rochester alumna and leader in innate immunity and vascular biology will lead a new Institute that will bring together cross-disciplinary scientific and clinical teams to address ...

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.

With golfers back on the green here's a reminder that even a sport like golf is not without risks. One of the most common injuries is Golfer's Elbow, or Medial Epicondylitis. Learn how to prevent it ...

Sports head injuries can be serious. URMC expert Dr. Jeff Bazarian explains signs of concussions and hidden hits, safer play measures, treatments, and research.

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 ...