Patient Care

Brain fog is common and often temporary, but it’s important to seek medical care in certain situations.

Love winter sports? Learn how to ski smarter and reduce injury risk with practical safety tips from UR Medicine sports medicine experts.

On a quiet Sunday morning in August 2023, Craig and Amy Calvert were sitting at their kitchen table when the phone rang. The screen said “Penn,” their 15-year-old son’s name. He had stayed home from ...

Each morning John Lefrois is “grateful to open my eyes and take a breath. It’s a daily reminder that I’m lucky to be alive.” LeFrois and nearly 400 others have received new hearts, thanks to generous ...

Cold winter weather can be uncomfortable, but for people undergoing cancer treatment, it can present some serious challenges. Wilmot Cancer Institute Nurse Cassie Adams offers insights on the risks ...

Taking a daily aspirin was long touted as a simple way to stave off a heart attack or stroke, but recent evidence suggests that the risks of daily aspirin outweigh the benefits for people over 60 and ...

Does strep throat go away on its own? Learn symptoms to watch for, when antibiotics are needed, and why prompt treatment matters—especially for kids.

The Wilmot Cancer Institute stepped into a new era in 2025 when the National Cancer Institute designated it as one of the 73 premier cancer centers in the United States for research and innovation. ...

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.

With shorter days, freezing temperatures, and less sunlight during winter, many people experience a low mood or lack of energy—often called the “winter blues." UR Medicine experts share their ...