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• Article - 3 Minute Read

  Understanding Ventricular Assist Devices: What Is a VAD?

  March 25, 2019

  What is a VAD? Learn more about ventricular assist devices about how they can help your heart from the experts at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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

  Tagged with: heart attack, heart transplant, surgery, VADs

  

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  What Is a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)?

  March 7, 2015

  Learn about a ventricular assist device (VAD), also known as an artificial heart. Find out how these devices can help people with heart failure.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart, heart attack, heart failure, vad, ventricular assist device

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Foods to Support Immune Health

  March 21, 2024

  No single food can fight infection alone, but eating a healthful diet can boost your immune system. Here's what you need to know about eating for immune health.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Is There a Connection Between Cancer and Kidney Disease?

  December 12, 2023

  Research indicates both that patients with kidney disease are at greater risk of cancer and that patients with cancer are at greater risk of kidney disease.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Am I Allergic to Mold? Mold Allergy Symptoms

  November 7, 2023

  For many people, breathing in mold spores can trigger an allergic reaction. Some may develop symptoms right away. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  What to Know About the New COVID-19 Vaccine in Fall 2023

  November 27, 2023

  The FDA and CDC are recommending Americans 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, which was reformulated to protect against more current variants.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Heart Disease in the LGBTQIA+ Community

  February 16, 2023

  The LGBTQ population has a higher risk of heart disease than the general population, but there are ways to reduce that risk.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, Provider

  

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  What Does the Color of Your Mucus Mean?

  July 12, 2023

  Your mucus color can change due to infection, nosebleeds, allergies, and more. Find out when your mucus color should warrant a doctor's visit.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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• Article - 4 Minute Read

  What Are the Benefits of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?

  August 29, 2022

  Read about the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet to prevent and manage many health conditions. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

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