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Primary Care and Annual Screenings: Why They’re Important
Visiting your primary care physician regularly and keeping up with health screenings is an important step to take in caring for yourself.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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50 Phenoms: How an Athlete Returned After Heart Problems
Carrie Deutsch had open-heart surgery at 27 years old, but she was able to return to her sport and excel.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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How to Prevent Kidney Stones
Passing a kidney stone is a painful experience — ask anyone who's had one. Here's how to prevent kidney stones naturally.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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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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Ken’s Story: How a Colonoscopy Helped Him Beat Cancer
An important tool for preventing cancer is a colonoscopy where a small camera is used to examine the colon. Ken traveled to UPMC Passavant–McCandless for his.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC Stories
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Yeast Infections in Men
Yeast infections aren't just a women's health problem. Find out how men can get yeast infections — and what to do about them.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Men's Health, Urology
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How Long Does a Vaginal Yeast Infection Last, and How Can I Treat It?
Nearly 3 in 4 women will experience a vaginal yeast infection in their lifetime. Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatments.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, New Here, Women's Health
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Sprains, Tendonitis, Bursitis, and More: Do You Know the Difference?
Sprains, strains, fractures, tendonitis, and bursitis are all orthopaedic injuries. But all are different. Learn the basics of each condition.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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How To Prevent Lyme Disease And Tick Bites
By avoiding tick bites, you can avoid Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Here's what to wear, what repellant to use, and how to check for ticks.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness