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Rochester has a long history of innovation and pioneering new ideas. Even within our own healthcare system, many women stand out as being the first or best in their fields. Here are a few of them.
Young children with peanut allergies are at risk for exposure in everyday life. Coleen and her husband Andrew know this well – and are going through an allergy therapy that could help their son outgrow his peanut allergy.
The herb Ashwagandha is seeing a recent bump in interest for a number of health issues and concerns, including stress. Our behavioral health experts weigh in on how effective it is.
Even the strongest people with the healthiest lifestyle can be at risk for colorectal cancer. Heather Sommer is living proof.
The season of spring allergies is upon us. Allison Ramsey, MD, shares ideas about how to prepare for those annoying symptoms and how to treat them.
Density can play a significant role in a woman’s breast health – especially when it comes to imaging and screenings. Our experts share what women need to know.
Every year, millions of people in the U.S. adjust their clocks one hour forward in the spring. Our sleep expert explains how the change affects our sleep schedules.
A colonoscopy is the most trusted screening method for colorectal cancer. We have a few suggestions to help the preparation go as smoothly and comfortably as possible.
Thousands of people seek out LASIK eye surgery each year. The procedure has grown more popular in the last few decades; Sara Ferri, MD, explains why.
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, international health leaders were focused on achieving ‘herd immunity’ to the virus. Emil Lesho, DO, explains how our understanding of that term has shifted over the last three years.
Sports medicine physicians, surgeons, and staff treat athletes in a variety of ways. But their expertise doesn’t end there. Christopher Brown, MD, gives us an inside look at sports medicine.
