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  What Is Coronary Calcium Scoring?

  December 17, 2021

  A coronary calcium test can help detect heart disease, even before you experience any symptoms.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

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  Do Calcium Supplements Harm Your Heart?

  November 30, 2016

  Recent headlines have pointed to concern that calcium supplements may raise your risk of heart disease.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: bone health, calcium, calcium supplements, diet, heart attack, Heart Health, Vitamin D

  

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  Lactose Intolerant? Get Your Calcium Fix Without Consuming Dairy

  October 23, 2023

  Are you lactose intolerant? Learn more about maintaining a lactose intolerant diet and eating dairy alternatives.Learn More

  Categorized as: Nutrition

  Tagged with: dairy alternatives, lactose intolerance, lactose-reduced dairy products, milk alternatives

  

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  What Is a Migraine Aura?

  February 2, 2024

  What is a migraine aura? Learn the common signs of migraine aura — and when to get help.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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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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  Ways to Soothe an Upset Stomach

  January 12, 2024

  If you have an upset stomach, you may wonder what caused it. Was it the pizza you ate last night or the new medication you've started?Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  What Causes Recurrent Kidney Stones?

  December 15, 2023

  Learn about the causes of recurrent kidney stones, their symptoms, and how to avoid them from UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Urology

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  What Is Magnesium Deficiency?

  November 29, 2023

  Magnesium is very important for your body. Having low magnesium levels in your body can prove dangerous. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Degenerative Disc Disease: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments

  December 22, 2023

  Degenerative disc disease happens with age, and nearly everyone is at risk. Learn preventive strategies and new treatment options.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health

  Tagged with: Consideration