Monroe County Medical Society

02/10/2026

4 times as many measles cases in a few weeks than US typically averages in a whole year: CDC https://buff.ly/dq55SVM

02/09/2026

Daily Aspirin: Worth the Risks?

Taking a daily aspirin is touted as a simple way to stave off a heart attack or stroke. Yet, a recent study found that many doctors don’t recommend it to patients who might benefit. UR Medicine’s Dr. Michael Mendoza, one of the study’s authors, shares some facts about aspirin therapy.

02/07/2026

Do I Have a Genetic Risk for Heart Disease?

Genetics influence many things about your health, including our risk for health conditions such as heart disease. See how you can determine your hereditary heart disease risk.

02/06/2026

After a heart attack, blocking heart-to-brain signals may improve healing

In mice, blocking heart-to-brain signals improved healing after a heart attack, hinting at new targets for cardiac therapy.

02/05/2026

Breast cancer: Blood test may predict which treatment will work best

A new liquid biopsy that detects tiny amounts of cancer DNA in the blood may help monitor treatment and predict how well it is working.

02/04/2026

After Donations, Trump Administration Revoked Rule Requiring More Nursing Home Staff https://buff.ly/dXPap5k

Executives who donated to the president’s super PAC met privately with him and urged a repeal of the rule, which was intended to prevent neglect of patients.

02/03/2026

What Medications Are Safe to Take During Pregnancy?

Some pregnant people worry that taking medication could harm their baby, leading to tough choices and unnecessary stress. But you don’t have to choose between your health and your baby’s.

02/02/2026

Personalized Health: A Growing Trend

Features Top Features  December 30, 2025 Personalized Health: A Growing Trend Posted By: admin Healthcare has become individualized By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   Custom healthcare has increased in popularity as healthcare consumers want a unique approach to preventive health. “As the patient sit...

01/31/2026

Dealing with Dry Skin

Features Top Stories  December 30, 2025 Dealing with Dry Skin Posted By: admin Older skin is especially prone to drying out during winter months By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   Ahmed Rab is the lead physician at Rochester Regional Health’s Unity Geriatric Associates. If you or someone you love is ...

01/30/2026

Cancer tumors may protect against Alzheimer's by cleaning out protein clumps https://buff.ly/erEdWjN

Cancer and Alzheimer's are two of the most common chronic diseases associated with aging. For years, doctors have known about a curious aspect of these two conditions: people who survive cancers are significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer's. While this link has been observed in the data for s...

01/29/2026

Can My Child Outgrow a Food Allergy? What Parents Need to Know Today

Is your child's food allergy forever? Here's what science says about which allergies kids most often outgrow—and why.

01/28/2026

The near death — and last-minute reprieve — of a trial for an HIV vaccine

A trial was about to launch for a vaccine that would ward off the HIV virus. It would be an incredible breakthrough. Then it looked as if it would be over before it started.