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Here’s Why You Need Fiber in Your Diet
Fiber is a type of indigestible carbohydrate in plant foods that provides important health benefits. Learn what it does and how to get more fiber in your diet.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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How Prostate Cancer Care at UPMC Helped One Man Get Back to Traveling
After learning his prostate cancer was growing quickly, Ray underwent radiation and hormone therapy at UPMC. Now cancer-free, he's traveling again.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC Stories
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Could Your Abdominal Pain Be Gallstones? Know the Warning Signs
Gallstones symptoms include pain in your belly and back. If you have frequent belly or back pain, especially after eating, talk to your doctor.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z
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Are There Benefits to Extended Breastfeeding?
New AAP guidelines recommend extended breastfeeding until your child is two years old. This has benefits and challenges. Here's what you should know about it.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, Women's Health
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The Connection Between Autoimmune Disease and Heart Disease
People with autoimmune or inflammatory diseases can take several steps to try to prevent cardiovascular disease.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Reasons for Hysterectomy: Understanding the Benefits and Side Effects
Hysterectomy is a common surgery to treat many women's health conditions. Learn about the many reasons for a hysterectomy and the benefits and side effects.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Women's Health
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SBRT: Advanced Nonsurgical Treatment for Lung Cancer
Stereotactic body radiation therapy is a breakthrough treatment for people with lung cancer who are not candidates for surgery.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer
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Is Seltzer Water Bad for You?
Learn about the different kinds of carbonated water, whether carbonated water is good for you, and the health benefits of seltzer water.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Infant Sleep Help: What Does ‘Drowsy but Awake’ Mean?
One of the biggest challenges of the infant stage is getting your baby on a regular sleep-wake cycle. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics