Healthy Living

Do you have to take antidepressants forever? The answer isn’t the same for everyone, explains psychiatric medication expert Jane Sundberg, PharmD, BCPP of University of Rochester Medicine.

Do you have a family history of breast cancer? Learn when to ask about screening before age 40, how risk is assessed, and what an earlier screening plan may include.

Help your child stay safe at school. University of Rochester Medicine experts share food allergy tips for parents, including emergency plans, lunch safety, and working with teachers.

Wondering if you're contagious? Learn how to tell, whether you can spread an illness without a fever, and how long to stay home when you're sick.

Learn what to know about flu season 2026–2027, from URochester Medicine experts, including flu symptoms, vaccines, at-home flu tests, treatment, antivirals, and when to seek care.

Learn what a blood clot feels like, recognize signs of DVT and superficial blood clots, understand treatment options, and how to help prevent clots.

Discover how exercise during menopause can support bone health, manage weight, improve sleep and mood, and which workouts are best for you.

Learn what it’s like to live with an ostomy bag, including daily care tips, dietary changes, and insights on ileostomy vs. colostomy. Discover how to adapt and thrive after ostomy surgery.

Taking Advil, Aleve, or aspirin after your flu shot may reduce the vaccine’s effectiveness. URochester Medicine researchers explain how pain relievers can interfere with antibody production and what ...

University of Rochester Medicine breast imaging specialist Patricia Melendez Moreno, MD, explains why it’s safe for nursing mothers to get mammograms and how to best prepare for screening.