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Head and Neck Cancers and the HPV Connection

June 2, 2022

About 55,000 people in the United States receive a diagnosis of head and neck cancer each year. That's about 4% of all U.S. cancer cases.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

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Infographic: Head and Neck Cancers

June 30, 2015

Head and neck cancers are on the rise. Read more to learn the risks, symptoms and treatment options for these disesases.Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: head and neck cancer, infographic, medical mondays, thyroid cancer, types of head and neck cancer
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Benefits of LGBTQIA+ Team Sports and Group Exercise

April 15, 2024

Participating in team sports or other group exercise can improve health while offering a sense of acceptance and belonging. Learn more.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Discovery
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How Can Speech Therapy Help People with Head and Neck Cancer?

April 9, 2024

What's speech therapy for people with head and neck cancer? Learn how speech therapy after cancer can help with swallowing and communication.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

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Are Some Types of Alcohol ‘Healthier’ than Others?

March 25, 2024

Although certain types of alcohol may carry specific health benefits, there is no truly "healthy" type of alcohol. Learn more.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Discovery
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Top 2 Most Common Plastic Surgery Procedures on the Body

March 20, 2024

Here's what you should know about the two most common elective plastic surgery procedures on five key areas of the body.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Plastic Surgery

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Discovery
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Simple Ways to Tell if You’re Overweight or Obese

March 31, 2024

Many people use the words "obese" and "overweight" casually and interchangeably. But they're medical terms with very different meanings.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Bariatric Services

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Discovery
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How to Get More Plant-based Protein

March 6, 2024

Your body needs protein for good health, but it doesn't have to come from meat. Read on to learn how you can get the protein you need from plant-based foods.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

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Prostate and Testicular Cancer in the LGBTQIA+ Community

March 1, 2024

Men who have sex with men and gay and bisexual men should know their risks of prostate and testicular cancers and how to get screened for these cancers.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Discovery