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Jeremiah Fielder-Bailey Survived Two Brain Aneurysms. Now, He’s Focused on the Future
Jeremiah Fielder-Bailey suffered two aneurysms while preparing for work one afternoon. Emergency brain surgery and rehabilitation at UPMC helped him survive.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Simple Ways to Tell if You’re Overweight or Obese
Many people use the words "obese" and "overweight" casually and interchangeably. But they're medical terms with very different meanings.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Is My Child Experiencing Hearing Problems?
Signs of hearing loss in kids can be subtle. If you're worried about your child's hearing loss, early testing is vital to their learning and growth.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Mark’s Story: Nasal Breathing to Increase Performance and Decrease Stress
Mark, a triathlete and cross country/track coach, went through breathing exercises with Ron DeAngelo at UPMC Sports Medicine to improve his performance.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Peer Support: Bringing Humanity into Recovery
U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mike Braun co-sponsored the PEER Support Act to help people who are dealing with mental health and substance use disorders.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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How to Treat Anxiety Naturally
Medication and therapy can help with anxiety. But making some simple lifestyle changes can also help manage this common problem. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Lung Cancer in the LGBTQIA+ Community
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, responsible for one in five cancer deaths. However, some people have a higher risk of lung cancer than others.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer
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Why PA Poison Center Digital Modernization Is Needed Now
Each year, U.S. poison centers field more than two million calls. The Pittsburgh Poison Center alone receives nearly 50,000 of those calls. With the help of on-call clinical toxicology nurse specialists, pharmacists, and physician toxicologists, the center prevents serious complications or unnecessary hospital visits in 93% of calls.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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What to Know About Vitiligo in Children
Here's what to know about vitiligo in children as well as its causes, types, symptoms, and treatment options.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics