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How Do Air Quality and Pollution Affect Lung Cancer Risk?
Although smoking and secondhand smoke exposure are still the primary risk factors for lung cancer, nonsmokers are diagnosed with this deadly disease at significant rates, too.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer
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UPMC Sports Medicine Return to Play: ACL Injuries
An ACL injury can be a game-changer. These types of injuries often require surgery to get back to a high level of play. The ACL program at UPMC Sports Medicine pairs evidence-based methods with clinical expertise to provide individualized care for athletes of all ages, at all levels of competition.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Constipation in Children: When to Worry and How to Treat It
Pediatric constipation is a common problem that can usually be treated at home with diet and lifestyle changes. If it's severe, a doctor can help.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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50 Phenoms: How a Logger Overcame a Severe Spinal Injury
After suffering a severe spinal injury in a logging accident, Brandon was determined to walk again.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Health Disparities Q&A With Jonathan K. Han, MD, and Winfred T. Frazier, MD, MPH
Jonathan Han, MD, and Winfred Frazier, MD, MPH, are family medicine physicians at the UPMC St. Margaret New Kensington Family Health Center.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness
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Avoiding a Ho Ho Hospital Visit: 6 Tips to Keep Children Safe During the Holidays
The holidays are a time for fun, but it's important to keep your children safe from potential holiday hazards.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Winter Safety for Babies
It's usually fine to take your baby out in the cold. Just keep in mind these winter car seat safety rules — and other tips for keeping baby safe in winter.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Solo Basketball Workouts You Can Do at Home
These solo home workouts for basketball players can help you increase your fitness and improve your game when you're off the court.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Lead Poison Prevention and Education Program in Central Pa.
When we talk about protecting our kids, the conversations range from water and fire safety to washing hands and staying healthy. Parents and some providers may not realize that a less obvious danger exists: lead poisoning. It makes kids sick, and it's more common than you may think.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness