Research Prenatal Iron Deficiency Leaves Lasting Changes in the Developing Brain By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Oct. 20, 2026 University of Rochester Medicine researchers find new evidence that changes in the brain caused by iron deficiency during pregnancy cannot be fully rescued with supplements.
Patient Care High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy: Signs, Risks, and Treatment By Sydney Burrows Jul. 28, 2026 Regular prenatal care, blood pressure monitoring, and early treatment significantly reduce risk of preeclampsia. Learn important warning signs and ways to protect your health throughout pregnancy and ...
Patient Care Summer Pregnancy Tips: Heat, Sun, and Swelling By Elizabeth Beach Jul. 1, 2026 Pregnancy can make hot weather and the summer sun more challenging. Learn how to stay cool, prevent dehydration, manage swelling, and stay safe during summer heat.
Research A Single Mission: Protecting People and Places—Introducing Environmental Medicine and Public Health Sciences By Mark Michaud May. 27, 2026 The new department combines nationally recognized strengths in toxicology, epidemiology, policy, and community health research and will build upon decades of leadership in environmental health, ...
Research Study Examines How Pregnancy May Help the Body Eliminate Mercury from Fish By Mark Michaud Mar. 16, 2026 New research examines whether pregnancy and the gut microbiome help eliminate mercury from fish and naturally protect the developing fetus.
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.
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 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 Fish, Mercury, and the Developing Brain By Mark Michaud Feb. 3, 2025 For decades a large-scale study lead by URMC researchers has helped informed scientists and policy makers on the right balance of fish consumption during pregnancy.
Patient Care Is Mercury in Fish Bad for You? By Mark Michaud Jul. 25, 2024 Vital for a healthy diet and providing nutrients essential for brain development, fish consumption is safe if you follow guidelines.
