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  Am I at Risk of Gestational Diabetes?

  March 25, 2024

  Gestational diabetes is a dangerous pregnancy complication for you and your baby. Learn what causes gestational diabetes and whether you are at risk.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Could Your Abdominal Pain Be Gallstones? Know the Warning Signs

  September 5, 2023

  Gallstones symptoms include pain in your belly and back. If you have frequent belly or back pain, especially after eating, talk to your doctor.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  The Connection Between Autoimmune Disease and Heart Disease

  August 17, 2023

  People with autoimmune or inflammatory diseases can take several steps to try to prevent cardiovascular disease.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  Fasting Before Blood Work? Here’s What You Need to Know.

  June 9, 2023

  If your doctor has ordered blood tests, it's helpful to know the rules for fasting before blood work. Learn more.Read More

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  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  What Is Diabetic Vascular Disease?

  June 1, 2023

  If you have diabetes, your vascular health is important because diabetes and vascular disease (including heart disease) are connected.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: LGBTQ+ Heart Health

  February 13, 2023

  UPMC Cardiologist, Katie Berlacher, MD explains why members of the LGBTQ+ community may be at higher risk for cardiovascular problems.Listen Now

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

  Tagged with: Discovery, Provider

  

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  Heart Health Tips for Women

  November 9, 2022

  Heart health tips for women to prevent heart diseaseRead More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute, UPMC Magee-Womens

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  What Are Triglycerides and How Do You Manage Them?

  October 13, 2022

  What Are Triglycerides and How Do You Manage Them? Causes, Risks, Ways to Reduce ThemRead More

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  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What Women Need to Know About Their Heart Health

  April 25, 2022

  Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Learn more from UPMC cardiologist, Malamo Countouris, MD.Listen Now

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

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