Patient Care DIY Teeth Whitening: Too Good to Be True? By Sydney Burrows Oct. 9, 2026 Learn which teeth-whitening methods work, what to avoid, and how to prevent sensitivity and enamel damage.
Patient Care Can Heat and Humidity Cause Shortness of Breath? By Elizabeth Beach Aug. 13, 2026 Hot weather and humidity can make breathing harder, especially for people with asthma or other lung conditions. Learn how heat, humidity, and air quality affect breathing and when to seek care.
Patient Care Can Babies Wear Sunscreen? A Guide to Sun Safety for Kids By Elizabeth Beach Jul. 10, 2026 Learn how to keep kids safe in the sun with expert tips on sunscreen, sunburn prevention, safety for babies under 6 months, and UV protection.
Patient Care Summer Pregnancy Tips: Heat, Sun, and Swelling By Elizabeth Beach Jul. 1, 2026 Pregnancy can make hot weather and the summer sun more challenging. Learn how to stay cool, prevent dehydration, manage swelling, and stay safe during summer heat.
Patient Care Tick and Mosquito Safety: What to Know Before You Head Outdoors By Elizabeth Beach Jun. 13, 2026 Are bug bites just nuisances or should we be more concerned about bug-borne illnesses, like Lyme and West Nile?
Patient Care Lyme Disease: Prevention and Symptoms By Elizabeth Beach Jun. 6, 2026 In the Northeast, tick bite ED visits have nearly doubled from last year. UR Medicine infectious disease experts offer tips to help you avoid a tick bite and shares some things to look for if you're ...
Patient Care When Do We Spring Forward? And How it Affects the Body By Elizabeth Beach Mar. 6, 2026 Daylight saving time can disrupt your body clock and leave you feeling groggy. UR Medicine sleep experts explain why the time change affects your sleep and shares tips to help your body adjust sooner.
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 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 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 ...
