Search Results for: bariatric
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Article - 6 Minute Read
What Is in a Prenatal Vitamin?
During pregnancy, your body needs higher amounts of several nutrients to help your baby grow and develop. Learn about the key nutrients in prenatal vitamins.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Surgical and Medical Weight Loss Options Q&A With Dr. Justin Rosenberger and Samantha Hionis, NP
For those struggling with obesity, UPMC's Weight Management Center offers both non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical options.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Here’s How Vegetarians Can Get Enough Protein After Weight Loss Surgery
Protein is important after bariatric surgery, but you might not get enough if you eat don't eat meat. This vegetarian meal plan can help.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Weight Loss Surgery
For some patients, it may be the last resort to improve their health. Anita Courcoulas, MD, Director of the UPMC Bariatric Center, explains who is a good candidate for weight loss surgery and what patients is should consider.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Buried Penis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Buried penis is a little-known condition where a normal-sized penis becomes covered in folds of skin and fat. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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Article - 5 Minute Read
UPMC Hamot Offers New Procedure to Treat GERD
The LINX® Reflux Management System is a newer GERD treatment that can improve your symptoms and quality of life. Learn how it works.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Yeast Infections in Men
Yeast infections aren't just a women's health problem. Find out how men can get yeast infections — and what to do about them.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Men's Health, Urology
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Ready to Change: Dan’s Weight Loss Story
When Dan Skaris' size 42 pants started feeling snug, he knew it was time for a change. “I was determined not to buy the next size up," he says.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
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Article - 2 Minute Read
UPMC St. Margaret Introduces Advanced Endoscopic Procedure
UPMC St. Margaret is the first hospital in Pittsburgh to use the double balloon enteroscopy, allowing doctors to go deep into the small bowel.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness