Patient Care 5 Surprising Tips for a Healthier Heart By Lori Barrette Feb. 4, 2015 Most of us know that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and getting regular exercise is good for our hearts. UR Medicine heart specialist Dr. Christopher Cover shares some lesser-known steps ...
Patient Care 5 Facts on Miralax for Kids By Lori Barrette Jan. 20, 2015 Last September, the Food and Drug Administration funded a grant to study potentially harmful effects of the active ingredient of Miralax, polyethylene glycol 3350. UR Medicine pediatric ...
Patient Care The Real Scoop on Yogurt By Lori Barrette Jan. 20, 2015 The past few years have seen a lot of hoopla about yogurt—especially in upstate New York, which a number of production plants for Greek-style yogurt call home. UR Medicine Registered Dietitian Rachel ...
Patient Care Changing Childbirth: Episiotomy Rates Drop By Lori Barrette Jan. 20, 2015 Once considered routine during childbirth, episiotomies are on the decline, according to a recent study. Episiotomy is a surgical incision made to widen the opening of the birth canal. The downward ...
Patient Care Flu Fighters: Does That Shot Make a Difference? By Lori Barrette Jan. 19, 2015 As flu illness grips the nation, stubborn questions persist about the effectiveness of flu shots. UR Medicine expert Dr. John Treanor explains why it’s important to get a flu shot, even when it may ...
Patient Care Time to Quit? Smoking Facts to Chew On By Lori Barrette Jan. 12, 2015 If you need a few more reasons to add quitting smoking to your to-do list for 2015, Eastman Institute for Oral Health’s Dr. Sangeeta Gajendra suggests you consider the impact it can have on your ...
Patient Care Curb Your Cravings: Tips to Tame a Sweet Tooth By Lori Barrette Dec. 18, 2014 Wondering what prompts the urge for that midday candy bar or late-night bowl of ice cream? Registered dietitian Lisa Fischer explains what's behind our sugar cravings and how to be smart dealing with ...
Patient Care Long-Acting Contraceptives Recommended for Teens By Lori Barrette Dec. 18, 2014 Condoms and birth control pills may be the most recognizable methods of contraception. But recent studies show that long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are the most effective method of ...
Patient Care Managing Migraines: Finding Your Headache Triggers By Lori Barrette Dec. 18, 2014 Migraine headaches differ from person to person in terms of frequency, severity, cause and responsiveness to treatment. One key to controlling headaches is understanding what brings them on. UR ...
Patient Care Brush Up on Your Teeth-Cleaning Skills By Lori Barrette Dec. 18, 2014 Ever heard this from your dentist? You only need to brush the teeth you want to keep. Joking aside, Eastman Institute for Oral Health's Dr. Michael Yunker says how often and how well we brush our ...
