Patient Care Are InBody Scans More Accurate Than Weight Scales? By Barb Ficarra Feb. 10, 2025 If you’re looking to get fit and shed some pounds, here’s something you should know: Watching your weight—that single number on the bathroom scale—is one of the worst ways to track your progress.
Patient Care Why We Need to Get Past Food Morality By Lori Barrette Feb. 5, 2025 The words we use when we talk about food can be full of judgment masquerading as health advice. It’s what’s lurking behind the concept of food morality.
Patient Care What to Expect After Bariatric Surgery: A Guide to Recovery and Success By Sydney Burrows Feb. 4, 2025 UR Medicine experts share what to expect during bariatric surgery recovery, including diet changes, exercise routines, and mental health support to set you up for long-term success.
Research CDC Grant Funds Expansion of UR Deaf Health Research, Outreach By Susanne Pallo Dec. 9, 2024 The University of Rochester’s research into the health of Deaf communities will expand nationwide with renewed funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Patient Care Are Energy Drinks Bad for You? By Sydney Burrows Nov. 6, 2024 Energy drinks are growing in popularity as an alternative pick-me-up to coffee, but are they safe for your heart? Not when consumed frequently or in large quantities, says cardiac electrophysiologist ...
Patient Care 5 Tips for Managing Diabetes By URMC Communications Nov. 1, 2024 Diabetes may be common but that doesn’t make living with it easy. UR Medicine endocrinologist Dr. Laticia Valle offers five tips for managing diabetes.
Patient Care Gastric Bypass vs. Sleeve By Nicole Cullen Oct. 25, 2024 When it comes to bariatric surgery for weight loss, knowing the differences between gastric bypass and gastric sleeve procedures...
Patient Care Hangover IVs: Do They Really Work? By Elizabeth Beach Oct. 4, 2024 Find out the facts about common hangover cure myths and how to stay hydrated.
Community The Performance Plate: Healthy Spin on a Rochester Classic By Elizabeth Beach Sep. 19, 2024 How to make a plant-based, tasty take on the traditional Rochester "Garbage Plate."
Patient Care School Year Stress: Acing the Back-to-School Season By Elizabeth Beach Aug. 30, 2024 A guide for parents during the busy back-to-school season.