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Article - 5 Minute Read
Is It Asthma or COPD? Telling the Difference Between These Two Conditions
Asthma and COPD are lung conditions that can cause similar symptoms, but they also have differences. Learn more about how they're alike and different. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 2 Minute Read
How Vaping Clinics Can Combat Lung Injury and More
Read on for more about the UPMC vaping clinic's mission and the innovative research UPMC is conducting. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Are Some Types of Alcohol ‘Healthier’ than Others?
Although certain types of alcohol may carry specific health benefits, there is no truly "healthy" type of alcohol. Learn more. Read More
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Article - 7 Minute Read
Top 2 Most Common Plastic Surgery Procedures on the Body
Here's what you should know about the two most common elective plastic surgery procedures on five key areas of the body. Read More
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Addressing Behavioral Health Barriers for People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Nearly 1.6 million Americans live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). But each journey is unique. Learn more. Read More
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Article - 5 Minute Read
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
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Article - 4 Minute Read
A Better Way to Prepare for Surgery
Leslie Frazier was awaiting knee surgery when she heard about the UPMC Center for Perioperative Care. The Center for Perioperative Care (CPC) helps people improve their health before surgery. After her first appointment, Leslie knew this program was the right choice for her. Read More
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) For Thyroid Nodules: A Less Invasive Alternative
Those seeking treatment for thyroid nodules now have a less invasive alternative to surgery at UPMC: radiofrequency ablation. Read More
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Article - 6 Minute Read
What Is a Migraine Aura?
What is a migraine aura? Learn the common signs of migraine aura — and when to get help. Read More
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