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  Lung Transplant 30 Years and Counting: Paul McGuinness Patient Story

  April 9, 2019

  Paul McGuinness became the second person at UPMC to receive a double lung transplant to replace lungs scarred by cystic fibrosis (CF).Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant, UPMC Stories

  Tagged with: Cystic fibrosis, lung transplant, UPMC

  

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  Understanding the Different Types of Vascular Disease

  April 5, 2019

  Problems in the intricate system of vessels running throughout your body can result in different types of vascular disease.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: abdominal aortic aneurism, blood vessels, hardening of the arteries, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, varicose veins, Vascular disease

  

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  Returning to a Normal: One Family’s Living Kidney Donation Story

  April 3, 2019

  Patients who do not receive a kidney transplant must continue dialysis for the rest of their lives. Ken knew that if he ever wanted to return to his normal life, a transplant was necessaryWatch Now

  Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant, UPMC Stories

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  Survive and Thrive During Menopause

  April 11, 2022

  Although menopause is a natural part of aging, many women aren’t happy when they start recognizing the signs. But you can take steps to help.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

  Tagged with: gynecology, womens health

  

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  6 Foods That May Lower Your Risk of Cancer

  March 18, 2019

  We often associate healthy eating with conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. But did you know there are also some foods that may help lower your risk of cancer?Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Nutrition

  Tagged with: cancer fighting foods, cancer superfoods, foods that prevent cancer

  

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  Know the Warning Signs: Blood Clots Are a Silent Threat

  March 7, 2019

  A sedentary lifestyle isn’t healthy, and it could put you at increased risk for developing a blood clot such as a deep vein thrombosis (DVT).Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: vascular

  

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  10 Surprising Facts About Organ Donation

  February 12, 2019

  Think you know most everything about organ and tissue donation? These lesser-known facts about organ donation may still surprise you.Learn More

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant

  Tagged with: donating organs, facts about organ donation, organ donation faq

  

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  Can the Weather Cause Aches and Pains?

  January 24, 2019

  Is it possible for your joints to predict the weather? Some people’s bodies may just be more sensitive to changes in the weather. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

  Tagged with: joint replacement, orthopaedics

  

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  Reasons for Losing Your Voice When You’re Not Sick

  January 31, 2023

  Sometimes, you know exactly why you're losing your voice. Other times, it's a mystery. Here's how the vocal cords work and when to see a doctor.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: acid reflux, cancer of the larynx, disorders of the voice, Healthy Living, laryngitis, larynx, losing your voice, polyps, prevention, throat health, vocal cords, vocal cyst, vocal disorders, vocal nodules, vocal paralysis, voice diseases, voice disorders, Voice Health, why am I losing my voice, why do we lose our voices