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Take a moment to think before overeating during the December holiday season and remember you can make healthy choices. That‘s the advice of Maureen Franklin, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Take a moment to think before overeating during the December holiday season and remember you can make healthy choices. That‘s the advice of Maureen Franklin, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Upstate, Upstate, who offers practical tips on how to avoid mindless eating and weight gain while still enjoying yourself. who offers practical tips on how to avoid mindless eating and weight gain while still enjoying yourself.

Thomas Pelis Thomas Pelis Environmental concerns are now built into the way many big institutions work, and the results can also save money. Environmental concerns are now built into the way many big institutions work, and the results can also save money. Thomas Pelis Thomas Pelis, assistant vice president for facilities and planning sustainability at, assistant vice president for facilities and planning sustainability at Upstate Upstate, decribes the medical university‘s “holistic” process of constructing buildings to conserve water, recycling medical instruments to save money or food waste to cut trash disposal costs and looks at where this might lead in the future., decribes the medical university‘s “holistic” process of constructing buildings to conserve water, recycling medical instruments to save money or food waste to cut trash disposal costs and looks at where this might lead in the future.

    Beth Nelsen, MD Beth Nelsen, MD New guidelines New guidelines suggesting that all children be screened for high cholesterol, depression and HIV are based on research showing rising numbers of kids with those problems, explains suggesting that all children be screened for high cholesterol, depression and HIV are based on research showing rising numbers of kids with those problems, explains Upstate Upstate pediatrician pediatrician Beth Nelsen, MD Beth Nelsen, MD. Ages vary for the screenings -- from 9 to 11 for cholesterol, and from 16 to 19 for HIV – which are updated  annually by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Many tests, including for anemia and heart failure, have already been added by pediatricians during checkups, Nelsen said.. Ages vary for the screenings -- from 9 to 11 for cholesterol, and from 16 to 19 for HIV – which are updated  annually by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Many tests, including for anemia and heart failure, have already been added by pediatricians during checkups, Nelse

December 13, 2015 December 13, 2015 Upstate Upstate pediatrician pediatrician Beth Nelsen, MD Beth Nelsen, MD, discusses the new screening guidelines for children and adolescents. Health sciences librarian Cristina Pope tells about the Healthy Pets Project. Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin gives advice on holiday eating., discusses the new screening guidelines for children and adolescents. Health sciences librarian Cristina Pope tells about the Healthy Pets Project. Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin gives advice on holiday eating.

Urban gardening programs can yield more than just fresh produce -- they can unite neighborhoods, teach life skills and promote healthy eating and social justice. Urban gardening programs can yield more than just fresh produce -- they can unite neighborhoods, teach life skills and promote healthy eating and social justice. Several organizations Several organizations in Syracuse in Syracuse sponsor gardening projects and also work together sponsor gardening projects and also work together to promote the idea. to promote the idea. Upstate Upstate pediatricians pediatricians Travis Hobart, MD Travis Hobart, MD (left), and (left), and Joseph Nimeh, MD Joseph Nimeh, MD, describe how their interests in gardening and promoting health led them to join the process., describe how their interests in gardening and promoting health led them to join the process.

People can feel so bombarded with messages about their health that they stop listening. But they might listen to a message about their pet‘s health. That‘s the “back door” to teaching people about their own health, says the director of People can feel so bombarded with messages about their health that they stop listening. But they might listen to a message about their pet‘s health. That‘s the “back door” to teaching people about their own health, says the director of Upstate Upstate ‘s Health Sciences Library, Cristina Pope, who has started ‘s Health Sciences Library, Cristina Pope, who has started The Healthy Pet Project The Healthy Pet Project with funding from the National Institutes of Health. Through seminars at local libraries, people learn how to care for their cats and dogs, but also how closely their pets‘ needs and diseases parallel their own. with funding from the National Institutes of Health. Through seminars at local libraries, people learn how to care for their cats and dogs, but also how close

December 6, 2015 December 6, 2015 Physical therapist Patrick VanBeveren talks about lifelong brain health. Transplant surgeon Physical therapist Patrick VanBeveren talks about lifelong brain health. Transplant surgeon Rainer Gruessner, MD Rainer Gruessner, MD, discusses kidney and pancreas transplant options. Pediatricians, discusses kidney and pancreas transplant options. Pediatricians Travis Hobart, MD Travis Hobart, MD, and, and Joseph Nimeh, MD Joseph Nimeh, MD, explain how food relates to social justice and nutrition., explain how food relates to social justice and nutrition.

Upstate Upstate 's new transplant surgery chief, 's new transplant surgery chief, Rainer Gruessner, MD Rainer Gruessner, MD, talks about current kidney transplant options and the various types of pancreas transplants he plans to offer to adults and children. He says a good number of people who need a kidney would also benefit from a new pancreas., talks about current kidney transplant options and the various types of pancreas transplants he plans to offer to adults and children. He says a good number of people who need a kidney would also benefit from a new pancreas.

November 29, 2015 November 29, 2015 Nurse practitioner Nurse practitioner Katherine "Kitty" Leonard Katherine "Kitty" Leonard and professor of nursing  and professor of nursing  Melanie Kalman, PhD, Melanie Kalman, PhD, discuss research into the meaning of touch to patients undergoing chemotherapy. Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin gives an overview of sugars and sweeteners. Pediatric anesthesiologist discuss research into the meaning of touch to patients undergoing chemotherapy. Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin gives an overview of sugars and sweeteners. Pediatric anesthesiologist Joseph Resti, MD Joseph Resti, MD, tells about providing anesthesiology to children., tells about providing anesthesiology to children.    

November 22, 2015 November 22, 2015 Gynecologist Gynecologist Renee Mestad, MD Renee Mestad, MD, tells about the new medication designed to boost a woman's libido. Endovascular neurosurgeon, tells about the new medication designed to boost a woman's libido. Endovascular neurosurgeon Grahame Gould, MD Grahame Gould, MD, discusses advances in stroke treatment., discusses advances in stroke treatment. Philip Rose Philip Rose, a program coordinator at the Prevention Network of Central New York, provides an update on underage drinking. Orthopedic surgeon, a program coordinator at the Prevention Network of Central New York, provides an update on underage drinking. Orthopedic surgeon William Lavelle, MD William Lavelle, MD, tells how to deal with a muscle pull, or knot, in a shoulder., tells how to deal with a muscle pull, or knot, in a shoulder.

Children are not just small adults, which explains the need for pediatric anesthesiologists like Upstate‘s Children are not just small adults, which explains the need for pediatric anesthesiologists like Upstate‘s Joseph Resti, MD. Joseph Resti, MD. Children – from newborns to teens -- present special challenges when undergoing anesthesia, Resti says, explaining the additional training needed for his subspecialty. Resti also addresses parental concerns, safety improvements and a study underway to see whether anesthesia presents any long-term effects on children. Children – from newborns to teens -- present special challenges when undergoing anesthesia, Resti says, explaining the additional training needed for his subspecialty. Resti also addresses parental concerns, safety improvements and a study underway to see whether anesthesia presents any long-term effects on children.

“The female Viagra” is a misleading name for a new drug for women struggling with low or no sexual desire, and while it shows some promise, it comes with limitations, says “The female Viagra” is a misleading name for a new drug for women struggling with low or no sexual desire, and while it shows some promise, it comes with limitations, says Renee Mestad, MD, Renee Mestad, MD,  division chief of general obstetrics and gynecology at  division chief of general obstetrics and gynecology at Upstate Medical University Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Flibanserin, marketed as Addyi, aims to treat the complex problem of female sexual dysfunction by stimulating brain chemicals to enhance desire, while Viagra treats men with sexual desire who are limited by erectile dysfunction. in Syracuse. Flibanserin, marketed as Addyi, aims to treat the complex problem of female sexual dysfunction by stimulating brain chemicals to enhance desire, while Viagra treats men with sexual desire who are limited by erectile dysfunc

The average person's best protection against the flu is an annual shot, and everyone over the age of six months should get vaccinated, with few exceptions, says The average person's best protection against the flu is an annual shot, and everyone over the age of six months should get vaccinated, with few exceptions, says Bruce Simmons, MD, Bruce Simmons, MD, director of employee/student health at director of employee/student health at Upstate Medical University Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. in Syracuse. Except for people with bad reactions or egg allergies, a shot is the best prevention against this highly contagious influenza virus, which is spread by droplets from infected people and can cause severe fatigue and fever as well as complicate chronic illnesses, Simmons notes. He also advises washing one‘s hands and avoiding contact with flu sufferers as addition preventive measures in the October-to-May flu season. Except for people with bad reactions or egg allergies, a shot is the best prevention ag

November 15, 2015 November 15, 2015 On this week's edition of  On this week's edition of  Upstate Medical University Upstate Medical University 's "HealthLink on Air":  's "HealthLink on Air":  Bruce Simmons, MD Bruce Simmons, MD, gives an update on preventing the flu this season. Neurologist, gives an update on preventing the flu this season. Neurologist Antonio Culebras, MD Antonio Culebras, MD, talks about how to get enough sleep at all stages of life. Psychiatrists, talks about how to get enough sleep at all stages of life. Psychiatrists Mantosh Dewan, MD Mantosh Dewan, MD, and Swati Shivale, MD, discuss the art and science of prescribing. Psychologist, and Swati Shivale, MD, discuss the art and science of prescribing. Psychologist Rich O'Neill, PhD Rich O'Neill, PhD, provides a Check Up from the Neck Up, and literary journal editor, provides a Check Up from the Neck Up, and literary journal editor Deirdre Neilen, PhD Deirdre Neilen, PhD, reads a selection from the, reads a selection from the &q

An Upstate nurse practitioner was surprised to learn through An Upstate nurse practitioner was surprised to learn through her own research her own research that patients undergoing chemotherapy are not necessarily bothered by the constant touching they undergo in treatment. What matters more, according to a that patients undergoing chemotherapy are not necessarily bothered by the constant touching they undergo in treatment. What matters more, according to a nursing journal article nursing journal article by nurse practitioner by nurse practitioner Katherine “Kitty” Leonard Katherine “Kitty” Leonard  (left) and College of Nursing professor  (left) and College of Nursing professor Melanie Kalman, PhD, Melanie Kalman, PhD, is the quality of the caregiver/patient relationship. Whether a caregiver's touch is painful or intrusive is less important than whether the caregiver shows respect and dignity, they conclude. is the quality of the caregiver/patient relationship. Whether a caregiver's t

The surgical option for patients suffering from stroke used to be limited to traditional open surgery. Advances in radiology have made it possible for specially trained neurosurgeons, called endovascular neurosurgeons, to make repairs from within blood vessels using catheters and guide wires. "With the advent of interventional radiology techniques, we're finding more ways to get to places that were hard to get to with surgery, and we can get to them very quickly, which is critical for treating a patient who might be having a stroke," says The surgical option for patients suffering from stroke used to be limited to traditional open surgery. Advances in radiology have made it possible for specially trained neurosurgeons, called endovascular neurosurgeons, to make repairs from within blood vessels using catheters and guide wires. "With the advent of interventional radiology techniques, we're finding more ways to get to places that were hard to get to with surgery, and we can get to them very quickly, which is cr

November 1, 2015: November 1, 2015: On this week's edition of  On this week's edition of  Upstate Medical University Upstate Medical University 's "HealthLink on Air": Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureeen Franklin provides a nutrition update. Psychiatrist 's "HealthLink on Air": Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureeen Franklin provides a nutrition update. Psychiatrist Thomas Schwartz, MD Thomas Schwartz, MD, gives an overview of bipolar disorder. And gynecologist, gives an overview of bipolar disorder. And gynecologist Howard Weinstein, MD Howard Weinstein, MD, explains the causes of and treatments for abnormal uterine bleeding., explains the causes of and treatments for abnormal uterine bleeding.

October 25, 2015: October 25, 2015: On this week's edition of On this week's edition of Upstate Medical University Upstate Medical University 's "HealthLink on Air": Pediatrician 's "HealthLink on Air": Pediatrician Ann Botash, MD, Ann Botash, MD, addresses child sexual abuse. Project manager Jeanette Zoeckler talks about occupational dangers that low-wage workers face. Psychiatrist addresses child sexual abuse. Project manager Jeanette Zoeckler talks about occupational dangers that low-wage workers face. Psychiatrist Ronald Pies, MD Ronald Pies, MD, discusses whether mental illness is linked to violence., discusses whether mental illness is linked to violence.        

Choosing among natural sugars and artificial sweeteners can be daunting. Fortunately, much of the information you need about sweeteners is on the food‘s label, allowing you to see the calories, carbohydrates and other nutritional information, says Maureen Franklin, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Choosing among natural sugars and artificial sweeteners can be daunting. Fortunately, much of the information you need about sweeteners is on the food‘s label, allowing you to see the calories, carbohydrates and other nutritional information, says Maureen Franklin, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Upstate Upstate. Franklin also explains differences among the various sweeteners and how they can affect individuals differently, as well as the key factors in all dietary decisions.. Franklin also explains differences among the various sweeteners and how they can affect individuals differently, as well as the key factors in all dietary decisions.

Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin, who works at Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin, who works at Upstate, Upstate, explains some recent trends and offers practical tips for healthy, affordable eating, including homemade ways to satisfy a busy family with kids. For more information and recipes, she recommends the explains some recent trends and offers practical tips for healthy, affordable eating, including homemade ways to satisfy a busy family with kids. For more information and recipes, she recommends the U.S. Department of Agriculture's "What's Cooking?" site U.S. Department of Agriculture's "What's Cooking?" site .  .