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UR Medicine experts share steps you can take to make informed, compassionate decisions to help your parent age gracefully and confidently.

A study to look at why long-lived bats do not get cancer has broken new ground about the biological defenses that resist the disease. Reported in the journal Nature Communications, a University of ...

Our breastfeeding experts clear up common myths and offer tips to make breastfeeding easier and smoother.

Are bug bites just nuisances or should we be more concerned about bug-borne illnesses, like Lyme and West Nile?

Plastics in the kitchen may pose a risk, but their true health impact remains unclear. Researchers stress the need for more studies to understand how everyday plastic use affects our bodies.

Wilmot study shows that APPs may be the secret to a new approach to care.

Pelvic floor health is crucial for overall well-being, but is often overlooked. Our experts in pelvic conditions at the University of Rochester Medical Center explain how to strengthen pelvic floor ...

An adorable baby with a feeding problem gets help from Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Division of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine.

Dog bites are a leading cause of pediatric emergency department visits. Every year, more than two million children are bitten by dogs. It’s important for parents to know what to do if the unexpected ...

Leukemia cells use taurine to produce energy and grow, a study in Nature by a Wilmot Cancer institute team shows.