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Do Coffee Drinkers Live Longer?
Good news, java junkies—it turns out that coffee drinking may have some real health perks. Registered dietitian April Ho filters out some facts from a recent study that suggests that drinking coffee ...
Make Your Holidays Merrier with Mindfulness
Prepping to make the holidays perfect can be a recipe for season-spoiling stress. Mindfulness expert Dr. Michael Krasner offers advice for approaching the season with intention, attention and an ...
Flu Season: What’s Fact and What’s Fiction?
Flu may seem common this time of year but don’t let that fool you; “common” doesn’t mean no cause for concern. Vaccine expert Dr. Nancy Bennett sheds light on the severity of the illness, common ...
5 Facts on Vaccines and Pregnancy
Getting vaccinated against flu and other contagious illnesses is one of the most powerful ways a woman can protect herself and her baby, before and after it’s born. UR Medicine pregnancy specialist ...
Breast Cancer: Simple Steps May Reduce Your Risk
Breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among women. While treatments have improved significantly, prevention is always preferred. UR Medicine cancer specialist Dr. Alissa Huston shares some ...
Q and A: Breast Cancer Screening
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which annually sheds light on the importance of early detection. UR Medicine women's imaging specialist Dr. Avice O'Connell answers a few questions women commonly ...
Flu Shots: What, Why and When
Flu season is rapidly approaching and ads for flu shots are popping up everywhere. Should you get one? Will it work? UR Medicine vaccine expert Dr. Ann Falsey explains what's new this year and why ...
A Fresh Take on Leafy Greens
Does your family flee when leafy greens crop up at the table? Registered dietitian Sue Czap of UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute offers advice on which greens to choose and shares some tasty ways ...
Choosing Backpacks: Take a Weight Off Their Shoulders
Days are getting shorter, nights are getting cooler, and store shelves are stacked with back-to-school supplies. If you and your child will be shopping for a backpack, you'll have plenty of choices ...
Keeping it Clean: Tips for Prepping Your Produce
Fruits and veggies come packed with nutrients that help keep our bodies strong and healthy. But do you know the best way to wash that produce? Wilmot Cancer Institute registered dietitians Sue Czap ...