Tag: parents

A guide for parents from URochester Medicine experts during the busy back-to-school season.

Before your kids grab their backpacks and head to school, make sure they’re protected against preventable illnesses. Vaccines keep children healthy, in school, and out of the hospital.

Are concerts, music festivals, fireworks, and other events bad for your ears? Learn how to protect your ears and prevent noise-induced hearing loss.

Do you know how to stay safe all season long? URochester Medicine’s Dr. Louis Papa provides expert tips for sun, water, and fire safety for the whole family.

On March 31, Paige Smith was discharged from Golisano Children’s Hospital, surrounded by proud family, friends, and the care team that had bonded with her over the past year.

Are earbuds bad for your ears? Learn how high volume, long listening times, and sharing earbuds can affect hearing in kids and adults.

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 ...

Between busier schedules, elaborate meals, family dynamics, and shorter days, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Our experts share simple tips on how to balance mental and physical health during the ...

Melatonin is naturally occurring in our bodies, with levels peaking at night. But are there risks to taking extra as a supplement? Can children take it? Here's what to know.

Pneumonia symptoms and signs you should seek care.