Search Results for: gout
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What Is Gout? Know the Signs and Risk Factors
More than 8 million people in the United States have gout. Learn more from the experts at UPMC about prevention and treatment options.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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A Low-Purine Diet for Kidney Stones and Gout
Find a low-purine diet plan, foods to avoid, and a sample low-purine menu to help with kidney stones, gout, and other urologic problems.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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Marathon Nutrition Q&A From UPMC’s Google Hangout
Nutrition plays a vital role in successful running. Read answers to questions posed during the marathon nutrition hangout hosted by UPMC Sports Medicine.Learn More
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
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Simple Ways to Tell if You’re Either Overweight or Obese
Many people use the words "obese" and "overweight" casually and interchangeably. But they're medical terms with very different meanings.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Causes Recurrent Kidney Stones?
Learn about the causes of recurrent kidney stones, their symptoms, and how to avoid them from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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How to Avoid Added Sugars in Your Diet
Added sugars do not occur naturally in food and drink and are added during preparation. Reducing added sugar intake can be one part of a healthier lifestyle.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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When to Seek Help for Joint Pain
Joint pain affects millions of people, and can be chronic and severe. Learn what causes joint pain and when to see a doctor.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Barriers to Care: Addressing Breast Cancer in the LGBTQIA+ Community
LGBTQIA+ breast cancer risk is higher than in straight people, but resources for LGBTQIA+ support are available.Read More
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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How to Treat Excessive Sweating
More than 15 million Americans suffer from excessive sweating. Learn more about the causes and what you can do for treatment.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care