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Public concern about microplastics and health has grown sharply over the past several years. Questions like “Are plastic cutting boards safe?” and “Should I drink out of plastic water bottles?” are ...

Strong Memorial Hospital this week marks the 100th anniversary of its opening, recognizing a century of patient care grounded in research, education, and clinical excellence as a founding institution ...

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 ...

The latest edition highlights four key recruits to Wilmot Cancer Institute, and improved treatment for some types of brain cancer.

“I thought someone had a heart attack and maybe needed CPR. I came to the scene to find a girl had been struck by lightning. Another person had started pressing on her chest…he said he really didn’t ...

Eastman Institute for Oral Health has appointed Sangeeta Gajendra, DDS, MPH, MS, (GenDen '04, MS ‘12) as chair of Community Dentistry and Oral Disease Prevention.

A Rochester native, Dr. Tina Sosa reflects on how her early volunteer work at Golisano Children’s Hospital shaped her journey from Child Life volunteer to Chief Quality Officer.

Preventing cancer isn't always possible because finding a direct cause can be difficult. But researchers have found one important thing that makes a difference: nutrition.

Experts from the University of Rochester’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health underscore the safety, effectiveness, and enduring public health benefits of community water fluoridation in a commentary ...

Cell Phone Bans in Schools: What Parents Need to Know New York is joining a growing list of states banning student cell phone use during the school day.