-
Article - 3 Minute Read
Know the Regular Health Screenings Provided by Your PCP
Routine screenings can identify many common health problems and chronic conditions. Regular screening with your primary care physician (PCP) may help detect more serious health issues at their earliest stages — when they are easier to treat. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
-
Article - 3 Minute Read
Safe Trick-or-Treating: Halloween During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Traditional Halloween celebrations may carry a higher risk of COVID-19 spread, but you can still celebrate the holiday. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
-
Article - 4 Minute Read
When Should You See a GI Doctor?
Do you have severe belly pain, heartburn, blood in your stools, or other gastrointestinal issues? Learn when it's time to see a GI doctor. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
-
Article - 15 Minute Read
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Pittsburgh Vaccine Trials Unit
A leading UPMC physician discusses efforts underway in Pittsburgh to develop and test potential COVID-19 vaccines. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Family Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
-
Article - 4 Minute Read
Are You At Risk for Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is another term for Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Both are autoimmune diseases characterized by long-term inflammation that damages your digestive tract. Crohn's disease affects any part of your digestive tract, while ulcerative colitis is only in your colon and rectum. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
-
Video
How Do Vaccine Trials Work?
Vaccines prevent the deaths of millions of people each year. But before being given widely, they have to go through testing. Learn how the trial process works. Watch Now
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Family Health, Living and Wellness
-
Article - 3 Minute Read
Who Should and Who Should Not Get the Flu Shot
The flu vaccine is the best way to prevent influenza and serious complications from flu. But there are a few people who need to skip the flu shot. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
-
Article - 11 Minute Read
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: UPMC Center for Liver Diseases
Dr. Naudia Jonassaint of the UPMC Center for Liver Diseases discusses the ground breaking and comprehensive care available to patients dealing with not only common but complex liver disease. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
-
Article - 3 Minute Read
How Does COVID-19 Affect Racial and Ethnic Minorities?
People in racial and ethnic minority groups are more at risk at infection and severe illness from COVID-19. Learn about this issue from UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness