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Choosing healthy food during the holidays

Choosing healthy food during the holidays

November 1, 2024

Interview with registered dietitian Heather Dorsey


Breast cancer treatment now tailored to patient, less invasive

Breast cancer treatment now tailored to patient, less invasive

October 29, 2024

Interview with surgeon Scott Albert, MD


Weight-loss drug treats sleep apnea, possibly eliminates need for CPAP machines

Weight-loss drug treats sleep apnea, possibly eliminates need for CPAP machines

October 22, 2024

Interview with Antonio Culebras, MD, Upstate sleep specialist


Certain patients more likely to be referred to a specialist for hearing loss

Certain patients more likely to be referred to a specialist for hearing loss

October 22, 2024

Interview with Upstate medical student Amer Mansour


How Gen Zers approach health and health care

How Gen Zers approach health and health care

October 21, 2024

Interview with Kaushal Nanavati, MD


Complementary therapy for cancer works alongside standard treatments

Complementary therapy for cancer works alongside standard treatments

October 21, 2024

Interview with Kaushal Nanavati, MD, and Jamie Romeiser, PhD


Find the 'pause button' to defuse tense situations

Find the 'pause button' to defuse tense situations

October 21, 2024

Interview with Erika Taylor, chief of Upstate University Police


Hospital chaplains minister to patients' spiritual needs

Hospital chaplains minister to patients' spiritual needs

October 17, 2024

Interview with the Rev. Terry Culbertson, director of spiritual care


'Recharge room' aims to relieve workday stress

'Recharge room' aims to relieve workday stress

October 15, 2024

Interview with Leslie Kohman, MD, chief wellness officer


Concussions need immediate care, then a gradual recovery

Concussions need immediate care, then a gradual recovery

October 14, 2024

Interview with Matthew Grier, DO, co-director of the Concussion Clinic at Upstate


What's known about aging well: an intriguing update

What's known about aging well: an intriguing update

September 27, 2024

Interview with Carol Sames, PhD, exercise physiologist at Upstate


Nurse helps guide breast cancer patients through treatment

Nurse helps guide breast cancer patients through treatment

September 27, 2024

Interview with Maureen Garvey, breast cancer navigator


Pediatric trauma is treated by specialized team

Pediatric trauma is treated by specialized team

September 25, 2024

Interview with Kim Wallenstein, MD, PhD, pediatric surgeon at Upstate


Telehealth provides options, convenience for medical visits     

Telehealth provides options, convenience for medical visits     

September 13, 2024

Interview with Ruth Weinstock, MD, PhD, and Margie Greenfield


Simple habits can establish restful, refreshing sleep       

Simple habits can establish restful, refreshing sleep       

September 11, 2024

Interview with sleep specialist Ioana Amzuta, MD


Self-administered Pap test a new option in cancer screening

Self-administered Pap test a new option in cancer screening

September 10, 2024

Interview with Rinki Agarwal, MD


Spread of mpox virus a cause for concern, not panic

Spread of mpox virus a cause for concern, not panic

September 10, 2024

Interview with Elizabeth Asiago Reddy, MD, chief of infectious diseases


How to avoid dog ticks, lone star ticks -- and their diseases

How to avoid dog ticks, lone star ticks -- and their diseases

September 6, 2024

Interview with Saravanan Thangamani, PhD


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