February 2015
Pop Quiz: Sorting Out Soda Stats
Ah, the sweet, refreshing effervescence of an ice-cold soda. Many of us enjoy it with meals and snacks. Some of us wake up with it rather than coffee. But recent studies suggest that soda—even the ...
Myth Buster: 3 Facts About Vaccines
News media and social networks are frequently buzzing with debate over vaccines. Blame and misinformation are everywhere. UR Medicine pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Geoffrey Weinberg ...
Eating Disorders: 10 Early Signs You Might Miss
Everyone knows of someone with an eating disorder. In the U.S., about 20 million women and 10 million men have eating disorders, ranging from the more commonly known anorexia nervosa and bulimia to ...
Precision Medicine: Changing the Way We Treat Cancer
Precision medicine has been getting a lot of attention lately—most recently as President Obama announced plans for a Precision Medicine Initiative designed to expand the nation’s efforts to address ...
5 Surprising Tips for a Healthier Heart
Most of us know that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and getting regular exercise is good for our hearts. UR Medicine heart specialist Dr. Christopher Cover shares some lesser-known steps ...