Patient Care Lunch Break: Healthy Alternatives to Deli Meats By Lori Barrette Nov. 2, 2015 While many of us enjoy deli meats in a sandwich every day, eating less processed meat may have cancer-risk reducing benefits. Oncology dietitians Joanna Lipp and Sue Czap share a few ideas for ...
Patient Care Dietary Supplements: Buyer Beware By Lori Barrette Oct. 14, 2015 While the health benefits of taking supplements have long been a topic of debate, a new study says they’re to blame for an estimated 23,000 trips to the emergency department every year. UR Medicine ...
Patient Care Tips for Tackling Tiredness By Lori Barrette Sep. 28, 2015 Fatigue is a common problem for many people and a common reason for seeing a doctor. UR Medicine Primary Care’s Dr. Laura Gift shares tactics for tackling five common energy-sapping culprits.
Patient Care 5 Lifestyle Tips for Lowering Prostate Cancer Risk By Ruth Harper-Rhode Sep. 25, 2015 In the U.S., more than 333,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. Some risk factors for prostate cancer—such as your family history or your race—can’t be controlled, but some lifestyle ...
Research GFCF Diets Found to be Ineffective for Children with Autism By URochester Medicine Communications Sep. 14, 2015 Gluten-free, casein-free diets have become popular complementary treatments for children with autism spectrum disorder, but a rigorous study at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) found ...
Patient Care Fire it Up! Tips for Healthy Grilling By Ruth Harper-Rhode Jul. 2, 2015 Cooking on the grill is one of the best treats of summer. However, grilling can create compounds that are less than desirable in your food. Wilmot Cancer Institute Registered Dietitian Sue Czap ...
Patient Care Defining Heart Disease By Lori Barrette Jun. 22, 2015 People often equate heart disease with heart attacks, but they’re not one and the same. UR Medicine preventive cardiologist Dr. John Bisognano explains five common forms of heart disease and offers ...
Patient Care Spotting Sneaky Salt Sources By Lori Barrette May. 21, 2015 You skip the salt shaker and lean toward the low-sodium labels, but do you really know how much salt you eat each day? UR Medicine registered dietitian Rachel Reeves says some simple sleuthing will ...
Patient Care Could Peanuts Prevent Peanut Allergy? By Lori Barrette Mar. 16, 2015 A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine provided strong evidence that early introduction of peanuts can play a role in preventing children from developing peanut allergy. Pediatric food ...
Patient Care Pop Quiz: Sorting Out Soda Stats By Lori Barrette Feb. 26, 2015 Ah, the sweet, refreshing effervescence of an ice-cold soda. Many of us enjoy it with meals and snacks. Some of us wake up with it rather than coffee. But recent studies suggest that soda—even the ...
