Know the differences between flu, RSV, and COVID-19, and how they differ in symptoms, transmission, treatment, and prevention.
At-home COVID-19 test kits are used daily by thousands of people. So how can a person tell when their kit expires – and what to do with it if it is expired?
With years of science, research, and understanding since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we know more about the virus than in 2020. Learn what COVID symptoms feel like now.
Even as we are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing the effects it has had on children. Odessa D. Despot, PsyD, shares her insights.
The CDC and FDA signed off on an updated COVID-19 vaccine heading into the 2023-2024 winter season. We explain why the vaccine needed to be updated and who should get one.
Effective July 7, RRH will no longer require the COVID-19 vaccine for employment.
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.
A meta-analysis of 12 studies around the world found pregnant women infected with COVID-19 are significantly more likely to have poor health outcomes – including a higher risk of death.
A number of illnesses appear to be spreading in pediatric patients. Our experts share what they know about diagnosing and treating them.
A 'rebound COVID case' happens when someone infected with COVID-19 recovers after taking an antiviral drug, then tests positive for a second time within 2-8 days.
BA.5 is a new subvariant of COVID-19 that is spreading quickly around the United States. Emil Lesho, DO, explains what it is, how it is different from previous variants, and how to stay healthy.
When a new virus suddenly appears and spurs a global pandemic, how do you test for it? Lab professionals with Rochester Regional Health share the challenges of microbiology innovation.
Doctors are seeing more cases of flu, COVID-19, and other viral illnesses this winter. So what does this mean about our immune systems?
With the current surge in COVID-19 cases, there are questions about at-home COVID tests vs. PCR tests when it comes to reporting a positive case.
U.S. health authorities have approved two antiviral pills created to treat patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
There is some confusion about how COVID-19 can spread. Maryrose Laguio-Vila, MD, explains how it all works.
Rochester Regional Health team members reunited with a young Hilton mother whose heart they brought back to life only minutes after she first arrived at the hospital.
Drinking alcohol can affect people’s health in many different ways – including the risk of breast cancer. Lori Medeiros, MD, explains the link between alcohol and breast cancer.
The prestigious award recognizes hospitals that undergo a rigorous designation process and are committed to providing optimal infant feeding care to all patients.
Celebrating the holidays looks different when your loved one is no longer in their home. Here are some ways to carry on traditions and start new ones.
