Research Secret to a Long Life? In Bowhead Whales, a Protein Repairs Damaged DNA By Leslie Orr Oct. 29, 2025 Cancer researchers gain clues by studying these giant mammals.
Research How Effective Is the RSV Vaccine, and Who Should Get It? By Mark Michaud Oct. 10, 2025 explains what last year's RSV season following the first vaccine approval revealed about their effectiveness, and why more eligible adults should get vaccinated.
Patient Care What is Home Health Care? By Sydney Burrows Oct. 10, 2025 Many people prefer to heal at home rather than in a hospital or long-term care facility. UR Medicine Home Care makes that choice possible, offering expert care in the comfort of home.
People Kah Poh “Melissa” Loh, at the Forefront of Geriatric Cancer Care By Leslie Orr Oct. 1, 2025 Award-winning Wilmot oncologist is changing the experience for older adults.
Patient Care What is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? By Leslie White, Elizabeth Beach Jul. 18, 2025 President Donald Trump's diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, or CVI, shines a spotlight on a common condition for aging adults. What is the condition and how is it treated?
Research University of Rochester Awarded Prestigious Aging Research Center Grant By Susanne Pallo Jul. 15, 2025 The grant will establish the Upstate NY Comparative Biology of Aging Nathan Shock Center, one of only eight such centers in the U.S. Comparing the biology of long- and short-lived mammals, the new ...
Patient Care How to Prevent Brain Risks Linked to Post-Surgery Confusion By Mark Michaud Jul. 9, 2025 Postoperative delirium is a serious, often preventable brain dysfunction after surgery. Recognizing risk and warning signs, sleep, and communication with care teams can help protect brain health and ...
Patient Care Caring for an Aging Parent By Sydney Burrows Jun. 12, 2025 UR Medicine experts share steps you can take to make informed, compassionate decisions to help your parent age gracefully and confidently.
Research Why Don’t Bats Get Cancer? Researchers Discover Protection from Genes and Strong Immune Systems By Leslie Orr Jun. 9, 2025 A study to look at why long-lived bats do not get cancer has broken new ground about the biological defenses that resist the disease. Reported in the journal Nature Communications, a University of ...
Patient Care Osteoarthritis vs. Osteoporosis: What’s the Difference? By Elizabeth Beach Jun. 3, 2025 Two of the most common bone and joint conditions—osteoarthritis and osteoporosis—are often confused. How can you protect yourself from both?
