Search Results for: heart condition
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The Detox Craze: Do Detox Diets Really Work?
Learn about detox diets, their pros and cons, and if they really work. For more information or dietary recommendations, contact a Registered Dietician-Nutritionist today.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Are You a Candidate for a Lung Transplant?
You should find out whether you're a candidate for a lung transplant relatively early in your disease by undergoing an evaluation.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Why Health Literacy Matters
Patients don't always understand what doctors and other health care providers tell them — and that's a problem. Learn why health literacy is so critical.Read More
Categorized as: UPMC Next
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What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Clogged or Blocked Arteries?
Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. It is important to recognize the symptoms of blocked arteries.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Harnessing the Power Within: Immune Transplant and Therapy
UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh are collaborating on an innovative effort to transform the way the world thinks about immunotherapy.Read More
Categorized as: Transplant
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How to Make the Healthy Choice: Picking the Right Foods for Your Kids
Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for long term health problems like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Luckily, we can help.Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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Do Training Masks Really Work?
Training masks are a hot new tool for many professional athletes, but are they actually effective? Learn more about their risks and benefits.Read More
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
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Cardiac Electrophysiology Q&A with Dr. David Ho
Dr. David Ho, MD, who specializes in cardiac electrophysiology at UPMC Altoona, offers an in-depth look at cardiac electrophysiology, from an expert’s perspective.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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6 Essential Facts About Stroke
Strokes can happen to anyone at any time. Learn these stroke facts so that you're better able to spot and prevent a stroke.Read More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health