Patient Care Vitamin D and Your Bones: Why Does It Matter? By Elizabeth Beach, Barb Ficarra Oct. 9, 2025 Two key nutrients—calcium and vitamin D—work together to keep bones strong. Without enough of either, bones become weaker and more prone to breaks. But how much calcium do you need?
Patient Care What is Robotic Surgery? By Sydney Burrows Oct. 8, 2025 Robotic surgery is a form of minimally invasive surgery that is becoming widely used in hospitals across the United States. The technique, which uses robotic arms and a high-definition, 3D camera, ...
Patient Care Is Pneumonia Contagious? By Elizabeth Beach Oct. 4, 2025 Pneumonia symptoms and signs you should seek care.
Patient Care Can Adults Get RSV? By Susanne Pallo Oct. 2, 2025 The prime season for respiratory viruses, such as RSV, is approaching, but many people are unaware of the dangers RSV poses to older adults. Our experts answer common questions about RSV symptoms in ...
Patient Care Why Childbirth Is Still Dangerous in America—and What We Can Do About It By Sydney Burrows Sep. 30, 2025 Bringing a child into the world is a natural process, but pregnancy and childbirth are also medical conditions that carry significant health risks. Our society makes things worse by not talking about ...
Patient Care Picky Eating or ARFID? How to Tell the Difference in Your Child By Kathleen Rock Sep. 26, 2025 Every parent has faced the dinnertime standoff with their child. For most kids, picky or selective eating is a normal part of development. But for some, it's so severe that it affects their health, ...
Patient Care How to Add Your Child to MyChart: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents By Elizabeth Beach Sep. 23, 2025 Having proxy access to your child’s MyChart makes it simple to keep track of their health in one secure place.
Patient Care Are You Contagious? What You Need to Know Before Seeing a Provider By Elizabeth Beach Sep. 17, 2025 Wondering if you're contagious? Learn how to tell, whether you can spread an illness without a fever, and how long to stay home when you're sick.
Research PFAS: What You Need to Know By Elizabeth Beach Sep. 11, 2025 PFAS are potentially harmful chemicals found in common, everyday products and drinking water. Researchers at URMC study the impacts PFAS have on our health and share what they know.
Community Cell Phone Bans in Schools: What Parents Need to Know By URochester Medicine Communications Sep. 9, 2025 Cell Phone Bans in Schools: What Parents Need to Know New York is joining a growing list of states banning student cell phone use during the school day.