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  Lung Cancer in the LGBTQIA+ Community

  February 8, 2024

  Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, responsible for one in five cancer deaths. However, some people have a higher risk of lung cancer than others.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Walter’s Story: A New Lease on Life After Open Heart Surgery

  November 24, 2023

  In June 2023, Walter underwent successful double bypass surgery at UPMC Harrisburg. Learn more about his story.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

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  Can Vaping Make You Sick?

  April 10, 2022

  Battery-powered e-cigarettes or vapes are relatively new, so no long-term data exists on their safety. Learn more about the risks.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Comprehensive Lung Center, lung cancer, Pulmonology, vaping

  

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  Is Vaping Making People Sick?

  September 5, 2019

  More than 200 cases of severe respiratory disease in the U.S. have been linked to vaping. Learn more about whether your e-cigarette is safe.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: lung health, Pulmonology, smoking, vaping

  

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  Different Forms of Tobacco and How They Affect Your Body

  May 31, 2014

  Learn more about tobacco, the different forms that exist, and the associated health risks of each. Knowing how tobacco affects your body can save your life.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: cancer-causing chemicals, chewing tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, diseases, e-cigarettes, hookah, nicotine, Tobacco, World Health Organization, World No Tobacco Day