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Can You Eat Pizza with Diverticulosis? Guide to a Diverticulosis Diet
Diverticulosis can lead to an infection called diverticulitis, but prevention is the best medicine, and it starts with a diverticulosis diet.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Understanding a Ventricular Septal Defect
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common type of congenital heart defect. The heart has two upper chambers (atria) and two lower chambers (ventricles). In a healthy heart, the wall that separates the lower two chambers is called the septum. In a baby with VSD, there is a hole in the wall between the ventricles.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Understanding Ventricular Assist Devices: What Is a VAD?
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
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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4 Factors That Make It More Difficult for Women to Lose Weight
People have always wondered if it's harder for women to lose weight. Finally, here are answers that make sense (and can help you achieve your goals).Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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4 Facts About Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Some people can have a bicuspid aortic valve and never know it. Discover more about the condition, including bicuspid aortic valve symptoms.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Spot the Signs of Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is an uncommon, but serious disease that can occur in men at any age (mostly between ages 15 and 34). As with many other cancers, testicular cancer can be successfully treated when found at an early stage.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Men's Health
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Specialized Care for Preterm Babies in NICUs
Preterm babies need special care to handle complications. NICUs are specialized units with trained professionals to meet the needs of premature infants.Learn More
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
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What Is a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)?
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
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Testicular Cancer Awareness
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month and time to learn what to look for. Learn more about testicular cancer, it's symptoms, and treatment options.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care