URochester Health Research

05/21/2026

What matters most for a baby’s gut
Dr. Hitesh Deshmukh offers information on what matters most in shaping a baby’s long-term gut health.

A baby’s gut microbiome starts developing from the moment they’re born, and those early days can have a lasting impact on immune health and development.

05/06/2026

Infectious disease specialist David Dobrzynski, MD, spoke to Rochester First (April 22) about Lyme disease vaccine trials showing promise but with some lingering questions. “Is this a vaccine you have to get every year, like the flu vaccine, or can you get it every other year or every five years? I think that is the biggest remaining question we all have,” Dobrzynski said.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — We’re learning more today about where we stand on a Lyme disease vaccine. We reported earlier this week that two vaccines are going through clinical trials. An infect…

04/28/2026

Why does my shoulder hurt?

Ilya Voloshin, a professor of orthopaedics, offers advice on protecting your shoulders from injury and when to seek treatment.

The shoulder is the most complex and mobile joint in the body, making it especially vulnerable to injury no matter your age. Orthopaedics experts offer advice on protecting your shoulders from injury and when to seek treatment.

04/28/2026

NIH Backs Ruchira Singh’s AMD Treatment Research

The associate professor of Ophthalmology will advance research of a next-generation treatment approach for age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. The project focuses on the protein sPLA2-IIA, which Singh's Flaum Eye Institute team has identified as a potential early driver of the disease.

The project will advance research on a new treatment approach for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), focusing on a protein identified as a potential early driver of disease.

03/27/2026

Bone Up On Bone Density
What bone density scans show about osteoporosis risk

A simple DEXA bone density scan can detect bone loss early, giving patients time to protect their bone health, prevent fractures, and get treatment. Paul Rubery, the Marjorie Strong Wehle Professor and chair of the Department of Orthopaedics, offers information on who should get one, when, and why.

03/19/2026

Matt Rand: Advancing Understanding of Mercury Exposure During Pregnancy »

Dr. Rand received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to study whether the bacteria in the gut help eliminate mercury from fish when eaten during pregnancy. He will work with Ob/Gyn Dr. Lorelei Thornburg to recruit pregnant participants to examine how the body may naturally protect the developing fetus.

New research examines whether pregnancy and the gut microbiome help eliminate mercury from fish and naturally protect the developing fetus.

03/17/2026

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03/17/2026

Karen Mustian: Exercise Prescription Eases Chemo Brain Fog »

Dr. Mustian has developed a home-based exercise prescription for cancer patients (EXCAP) that combines daily walking and resistance bands. The EXCAP program reduced cognitive impairment during chemotherapy. Up to 75 percent of patients receiving chemotherapy experience brain fog, but Mustian's tailored approach offers a simple, accessible solution.

For patients taking chemotherapy, an exercise "prescription" allowed them to maintain daily steps and stay mentally sharp.

03/09/2026

How ‘springing forward’ affects the body

Daylight Saving Time started yesterday, the second Sunday of March. Sleep expert Carolina Marcus, an associate professor of clinical neurology, explains why the time change can leave you feeling off and shares simple strategies to help your body adjust more quickly.

While the shift to daylight saving time is a welcome sign of spring, it may take a while for your body to adjust to that lost hour. If you’re among the groggy who need time to recover from the “spring forward,” sleep expert Dr. Carolina Marcus offers insight into why you feel that way and how ...