Search Results for: disease
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Treating Obesity as a Chronic Disease
David Rometo, MD, Clinical Director of the UPMC Center for Obesity Medicine, discusses a shift in mindset when it comes to weight loss, and approaches that can benefit a patient’s overall health.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Is Diabetic Vascular Disease?
If you have diabetes, your vascular health is important because diabetes and vascular disease (including heart disease) are connected.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Caretaking and Chronic Disease
Caring for a loved one can be physically and mentally challenging. Learn more from Elizabeth Schandelmeier LCSW, from UPMC Family Hospice.Listen Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Heart Disease in the LGBTQIA+ Community
The LGBTQ population has a higher risk of heart disease than the general population, but there are ways to reduce that risk.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Do Veterans Have a Higher Risk of Developing Liver Disease?
Many veterans drink too much alcohol, which can lead to mental and physical health problems, including liver disease. Here's what to know.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Article - 6 Minute Read
What to Know About Rheumatic Disease in Pregnancy
A rheumatic disease adds challenges to pregnancy. Learn about rheumatic disease in pregnancy and how to keep yourself and your baby healthy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Are Men More Susceptible to Liver Disease Than Women?
Learn about about gender and liver disease and how liver disease rates vary by gender. See what you can do to keep your liver healthy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Avoiding Infectious Disease During Travel
Staying healthy is important to consider when planning to travel internationally, according to Carolyn Fernandes, MD, director, UPMC Travel Health Program.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Rare Diseases: What Is Byler Disease?
Byler disease is a rare disorder that affects bile flow and can cause liver failure in some children. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics