Healthy Living

Wondering if you're contagious? Learn how to tell, whether you can spread an illness without a fever, and how long to stay home when you're sick.

Learn what to know about flu season 2026–2027, from URochester Medicine experts, including flu symptoms, vaccines, at-home flu tests, treatment, antivirals, and when to seek care.

Learn what a blood clot feels like, recognize signs of DVT and superficial blood clots, understand treatment options, and how to help prevent clots.

Discover how exercise during menopause can support bone health, manage weight, improve sleep and mood, and which workouts are best for you.

Learn what it’s like to live with an ostomy bag, including daily care tips, dietary changes, and insights on ileostomy vs. colostomy. Discover how to adapt and thrive after ostomy surgery.

Taking Advil, Aleve, or aspirin after your flu shot may reduce the vaccine’s effectiveness. URochester Medicine researchers explain how pain relievers can interfere with antibody production and what ...

University of Rochester Medicine breast imaging specialist Patricia Melendez Moreno, MD, explains why it’s safe for nursing mothers to get mammograms and how to best prepare for screening.

What is a fever, and what could be causing yours? University of Rochester Medicine breaks it down and offers treatment suggestions during a Virtual Urgent Care Visit.

Learn which teeth-whitening methods work, what to avoid, and how to prevent sensitivity and enamel damage.

Learn how sugar affects children, whether Halloween candy causes hyperactivity, the truth about Red 40, and healthy ways to manage treats.