Research Vitamin D Supplementation in Pregnancy Has No Effect on Reducing Asthma in Children By Scott Hesel Feb. 13, 2020 A new study finds that giving mothers vitamin D during pregnancy doesn’t prevent asthma or recurrent wheezing in young children.
Patient Care Family Lifestyle Changes - and Behavioral Health Interventions - can Help Prevent Pediatric Obesity By Scott Hesel Dec. 5, 2019 Pediatric obesity is a growing problem. One third of children in the U.S. are either overweight or obese. For parents and caregivers of children who are obese or at risk of obesity, the information ...
Patient Care Game-Time Grub: Veggie Takes on Traditional Treats By Lori Barrette Jan. 29, 2019 Gearing up for the big game? As you plan your Super Bowl snacks, consider adding some veggie versions that combine traditional flavors with the benefits of plant-based nutrition. Dr. Erin Campbell of ...
Patient Care 6 Simple Steps to a Healthier You By Lori Barrette Dec. 31, 2018 A new year brings a fresh start, when many of us vow to make changes for the better. Unfortunately, those promises are often forgotten by February. UR Medicine Primary Care’s Dr. Lou Papa shares ...
Patient Care Fa La La La Food: How Healthy are the Foods We Sing About? By Lori Barrette Dec. 12, 2018 Whether you’re more like the Grinch or Buddy the Elf, you’ll probably catch some holiday music this time of year. And many of those songs mention food. UR Medicine Registered Dietitian Sue Czap ...
Patient Care Do Coffee Drinkers Live Longer? By Lori Barrette Nov. 13, 2018 Good news, java junkies—it turns out that coffee drinking may have some real health perks. Registered dietitian April Ho filters out some facts from a recent study that suggests that drinking coffee ...
Patient Care A Fresh Take on Leafy Greens By Lori Barrette Aug. 31, 2018 Does your family flee when leafy greens crop up at the table? Registered dietitian Sue Czap of UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute offers advice on which greens to choose and shares some tasty ways ...
Patient Care Fantastic Food and Where to Find It--A Guide to URMC’s Food Carts By Andrea Westerlund Aug. 29, 2018 Fall will be here before we know it but there’s still plenty of time to sit outside and partake in some goodies from one of the food carts around the Medical Center. Check out the many outdoor ...
Patient Care Sugar and Cancer: Wilmot Registered Dietitians Weigh In on What You Should Know By Lydia Fernandez Aug. 15, 2018 Sugar. It’s a topic that often comes up when discussing diet, particularly for those concerned about cancer. Some may wonder about the impact of eliminating sugar when it comes to cancer risk, but ...
Patient Care Keeping it Clean: Tips for Prepping Your Produce By Lori Barrette Jul. 24, 2018 Fruits and veggies come packed with nutrients that help keep our bodies strong and healthy. But do you know the best way to wash that produce? Wilmot Cancer Institute registered dietitians Sue Czap ...
