Tag: Healthy Living

One of the big headlines from a major scientific meeting recently: The HPV vaccine not only prevents cervical cancer but reduces the risk of multiple other cancers and even pre-malignant lesions.

If you’re pregnant or considering having a baby, you likely have a long list of questions. Weight gain and loss might be on that list—and it should be, according to UR Medicine Obstetrics & ...

Protect your skin this summer with expert tips on sunscreen, hydration, UV protection, and preventing sun damage and skin cancer.

A urinary tract infection can cause pain and other unwanted symptoms. Virtual UTI care can help you move past this common problem.

Scientists showed important changes in blood work, and are doing further studies to discover if a plant-based diet can slow cancer growth.

Many women believe in the importance of doing monthly self-exams of their breasts. Yet 15 years ago, the American Cancer Society recommended against teaching self-breast exams.

As Rochester's only full-service trauma facility, find out what makes Strong Memorial Hospital a level 1 trauma center.

Though people have been eating wheat for thousands of years, one third of American adults now shun foods containing wheat in an effort to avoid gluten. But is it worthy of a tainted reputation? UR ...

Some people assume we forget or outgrow trauma. But the truth is, if someone experiences trauma as a child, it can lead to physical and mental struggles that affect their entire life.

Keeping your blood pressure in check is a good way to lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. University of Rochester Medicine experts explain why your blood pressure may rise, ...