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 ...
Patient Care Wilmot Cancer Institute Earns Prestigious Designation from the National Cancer Institute By URMC Communications Mar. 18, 2025 The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has named the University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Institute as the nation's 73rd designated cancer center. The distinction places the institute in the top 4 ...
Patient Care Alcohol and Cancer Risk: What We Know By Ruth Harper-Rhode Mar. 14, 2025 Most people know about the connection between cigarettes and cancer risk, but does drinking cause cancer? It's something rarely discussed, despite years of evidence that alcohol increases cancer ...
Research How to Cut Dementia Risk: Expert-Backed Tips for a Healthier Brain By Mark Michaud Mar. 12, 2025 URMC experts share science-backed ways to support cognition and brain health, from diet and exercise to social engagement and cognitive training.
Research Long Visit in the ER? It’s a Good Time to Learn about Cervical Cancer Screening By Leslie Orr Mar. 7, 2025 Researchers were able to double the number of screenings with an innovative clinical trial.
Patient Care Do Juice Cleanses Detox the Body? By Sydney Burrows Mar. 5, 2025 Some people try juice cleanses hoping to lose weight or detoxify their bodies. But are juice cleanses good for you, or can they cause harm?
Research The Truth About Vaccine Safety By Mark Michaud Mar. 3, 2025 Vaccines have profoundly improved public health by eradicating or significantly reducing deadly diseases.
Patient Care Tips for Managing Prostate Cancer Treatment By Ruth Harper-Rhode Feb. 17, 2025 Prostate cancer is often curable, but receiving a diagnosis still brings many difficult choices. Depending on a patient's stage and other health factors, treatment paths can look very different.
Patient Care Is Eating Late at Night Bad for You? By Sydney Burrows Feb. 17, 2025 Learn who should be cautious, the actual effects of late-night eating, and advice on making the best food choices before bed.