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  Rapid Aging After Hysterectomy

  January 30, 2024

  Hysterectomy is common, but younger premenopausal women may risk rapid aging after hysterectomy. Learn why and how to reduce the risk.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Spider Veins: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

  June 8, 2023

  Almost everyone gets spider veins, and they usually aren't harmful. But if you'd like to remove unsightly spider veins, there are treatments available.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  What Is Bicuspid Aortic Valve?

  August 4, 2022

  Learn more about the genetic heart condition and minimally invasive ways to treat a bicuspid aortic valve.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

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  Epidurals For Labor and Delivery: What You Need to Know

  March 22, 2022

  Epidurals offer pain relief during labor and delivery. Learn more about the pros and cons of epidurals for labor.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

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

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  What Pennsylvanians Can Do to Combat the Opioid Epidemic

  July 20, 2022

  The opioid epidemic is one of Pennsylvania’s leading public health issues. Learn more about the issue from the experts at UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety

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  4 Facts About Bicuspid Aortic Valve

  July 5, 2017

  Some people can have a bicuspid aortic valve and never know it. Discover more about the condition, including bicuspid aortic valve symptoms.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

  Tagged with: aortic aneurysm, bicuspid aortic valve, congenital heart defect, heart failure, shortness of breath, surgery

  

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  Essential Facts on Hyperlipidemia

  February 17, 2017

  Hyperlipidemia is a high level of fat in your blood, which may put you at risk for heart disease and other medical problems.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: Atherosclerosis, heart attack, high cholesterol, Hyperlipidemia, Triglycerides

  

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  When Should I Get Spider or Varicose Vein Treatment?

  December 7, 2023

  The fall and winter months are the best time to receive treatment for spider veins and varicose veins. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

  Tagged with: Sclerotherapy, varicose vein, varicose veins

  

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  Spider Bite Identification: What You Need to Know

  April 6, 2022

  Are your spider bite symptoms common or a deadly result of a brown recluse or black widow spider bite? Here's how to identify them.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety

  Tagged with: arachnophobia, bite prevention, bite treatment, black widow, brown recluse, spider bites, spiders, United States