Patient Care Can Cold Weather Make You Sick? Common Cold Myths Debunked By Elizabeth Beach Feb. 20, 2026 Do cold weather, vitamin C, or chicken soup cure colds? UR Medicine experts debunk common cold and flu myths and shares prevention tips.
Patient Care Are Earbuds Bad for Your Ears? What Parents and Adults Should Know By Kathleen Rock Feb. 19, 2026 Are earbuds bad for your ears? Learn how high volume, long listening times, and sharing earbuds can affect hearing in kids and adults.
Patient Care How to Ski Smarter: Staying Safe on the Slopes By Lori Barrette Feb. 11, 2026 Love winter sports? Learn how to ski smarter and reduce injury risk with practical safety tips from UR Medicine sports medicine experts.
Patient Care A Team Deserving of the Best By Scott Hesel Feb. 6, 2026 On a quiet Sunday morning in August 2023, Craig and Amy Calvert were sitting at their kitchen table when the phone rang. The screen said “Penn,” their 15-year-old son’s name. He had stayed home from ...
Patient Care Caring for Cancer Patients in Cold Weather By Ruth Harper-Rhode Feb. 3, 2026 Cold winter weather can be uncomfortable, but for people undergoing cancer treatment, it can present some serious challenges. Wilmot Cancer Institute Nurse Cassie Adams offers insights on the risks ...
Patient Care Daily Aspirin: Worth the Risks? By Lori Barrette, Susanne Pallo Feb. 2, 2026 Taking a daily aspirin was long touted as a simple way to stave off a heart attack or stroke, but recent evidence suggests that the risks of daily aspirin outweigh the benefits for people over 60 and ...
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.
Patient Care How to Fight the Winter Blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) This Winter By Sydney Burrows Jan. 27, 2026 With shorter days, freezing temperatures, and less sunlight during winter, many people experience a low mood or lack of energy—often called the “winter blues." UR Medicine experts share their ...
Patient Care How to Shovel Snow Without Injury By Elizabeth Beach Jan. 25, 2026 Snow shoveling can be tough on our muscles—especially the lower back. Remember these expert tips for avoiding injury during this snowy New York winter.
Research More News on Taurine’s Link to Cancer: As It Fuels Leukemia, It May Also Impact Bone Health By Leslie Orr Jan. 23, 2026 The work underscores the need to investigate the entire environment around cancer cells.
