Search Results for: genetics
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Sun Safety and the Early Signs of Skin Cancer
Laura Ferris, MD, PhD discusses ways to stay safe in the summer sun and some of the early signs of skin cancer.Listen Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Rare Diseases: CANDLE Syndrome
CANDLE syndrome is a rare autoinflammatory disorder, typically diagnosed among infants. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is Children’s Interstitial Lung Disease?
Children's interstitial and diffuse lung disease (chILD) is a term for conditions that affect babies, children, adolescents, & teens.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Debunking Scary Myths About Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can be scary. That's why it's important to know the facts and why you shouldn't believe these myths about cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 4 Minute Read
How to Treat Kidney Stones at Home
If you have kidney stones, you don't always need to go to the doctor. Read on for how — and when — you should treat kidney stones at home.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Hepatoblastoma in Children: What You Need to Know
Hepatoblastoma is a rare form of liver cancer that occurs in young children. Treatment has a high success rate.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What Causes Varicose Veins?
Natalie Sridharan, MD, UPMC Vascular Surgeon explains what causes varicose veins, the treatments available and why they may be more than just a cosmetic concern.Listen Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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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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Talking to Your Teen About Mental Health
Adolescence is a pivotal developmental time in a person's life. Hormones that cause mood swings, along with outside social factors, can affect a teen's emotional and physical well-being.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health