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 Why Weight Loss Is Hard in Winter By Sydney Burrows Jan. 2, 2026 If you struggle to manage your weight in winter, you’re not alone. UR Medicine experts explain why winter weight loss can feel more challenging — and what you can do to stay healthy through the ...
Patient Care What Is Perimenopause — and What Should You Do About the Symptoms? By Elizabeth Beach Dec. 18, 2025 Perimenopause and menopause are not the same thing. Find out the differences, evidence-backed solutions to symptoms, and current research on perimenopause.
Research Physician Shortage in Rural Areas of the U.S. Worsened Since 2017 By Barbara Ficarra Nov. 24, 2025 The national shortage of primary care physicians is an ongoing concern and a new study in the Annals of Family Medicine underscores how urgent the problem is and where the biggest pain point lies: in ...
Patient Care Five Things to Reduce Side Effects from Most Common Breast Cancer Treatment By Leslie Orr Oct. 30, 2025 Hormone therapy saves lives, and help is available to manage hot flashes, bone loss, and other issues.
Patient Care How Common is PCOS and Why You Might Already Have It? By Barb Ficarra, Elizabeth Beach Oct. 23, 2025 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common but very misunderstood condition. We're here to clear up this and other myths so patients can get the info and treatment they need.
Patient Care What to Expect at a Mammogram: A Comprehensive Guide By Nicole Cullen Oct. 20, 2025 From scheduling to follow-up, knowing how a mammogram works can help you take charge of your breast health with confidence.
Patient Care Why Childbirth Is Still Dangerous in America—and What We Can Do About It By Sydney Burrows Sep. 30, 2025 Bringing a child into the world is a natural process, but pregnancy and childbirth are also medical conditions that carry significant health risks. Our society makes things worse by not talking about ...
Research PFAS: What You Need to Know By Lizzy Beach, Kelly Webster Sep. 11, 2025 PFAS are potentially harmful chemicals found in common, everyday products and drinking water. Researchers at URMC study the impacts PFAS have on our health and share what they know.
Patient Care What Is Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? By Sydney Burrows Aug. 8, 2025 Despite being the most common sexually transmitted infection, many people don’t realize HPV can lead to certain cancers.
