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  What Is an Echocardiogram?

  August 23, 2015

  Heart health is important. Learn more about an echocardiogram, why you may need one, what to expect during a test, and understand what your results mean.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: chest pain, echocardiogram, heart disease, heart hurt

  

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  What Is Atherosclerosis, or Hardening of the Arteries?

  August 21, 2015

  What Is Atherosclerosis? Learn about this vascular condition that raises the risk for heart disease, and how you can keep yourself healthy.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: Atherosclerosis, What Is Atherosclerosis?

  

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  What Is Living-Donor Liver Transplant Surgery?

  August 11, 2015

  Living-donor liver transplant surgery is not as well known as other live donation operations, but it is gradually becoming more common. Learn more.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant

  Tagged with: liver transplant, living donor organ transplant, living liver donation, organ donation, organ donor, transplant

  

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  Blood Clots and Travel: Staying Healthy

  July 9, 2015

  When you travel, you tend to spend a lot of time sitting. Learn how long trips can raise your risk of a blood clot and what you can do to stay healthy.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: birth control, blood clot, pregnancy, travel

  

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  Follow These 5 Tips for Cutting Back on Alcohol to Feel Better

  July 8, 2015

  From looking and feeling better to saving money, cutting back on alcohol has many benefits. Try these easy tips to reduce your intake and boost your healthLearn More

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: alcohol, diabetes, disease, liver cancer, liver disease, pancreatitis

  

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  Is Eating Before Bed Okay?

  July 2, 2015

  Fact or fiction - does eating food before bed have negative effects on your sleep patterns? Find the truth in our blog post about eating before slumber.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: acid reflux, bed, eat, eating, food, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, heartburn, night, sleep, snack, stomach pain, stomachache, weight

  

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  Recognize Common Health Concerns in Seniors Early

  May 24, 2022

  Falls, incontinence, arthritis, and vision problems are common health concerns for seniors. Recognize signs early to manage these conditions.Learn More

  Categorized as: Family Health

  Tagged with: arthritis, dementia, elderly, falls, glaucoma, incontinence, macular degeneration, medical mondays, osteoarthritis, seniors

  

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  What Is Thyroid Cancer: Know the Facts

  June 27, 2015

  Thyroid cancer is increasingly common and may present in 4 different types. Learn more about this disease and the cancer treatment options.Learn More

  Categorized as: Cancer Care

  Tagged with: cancer, head and neck cancer, medical mondays, radioactive iodine, thyroid, thyroid cancer

  

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  Health Benefits of Almond Milk

  June 25, 2015

  Almond milk provides a good source of vitamins and promotes strong bones and healthy blood pressure. Learn more about the benefits of almond milk.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Nutrition

  Tagged with: almond milk, health benefits of almond milk, healthy skin, infographic, kidney disorders, osteoporosis