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  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What You Need to Know About Breastfeeding

  December 11, 2023

  Breastfeeding brings with it important health benefits for both mother and baby, but it can also come with some challenges. Use these tips.Listen Now

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

  Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

  Tagged with: Affinity, magee

  

• Article - 6 Minute Read

  What Are the Dangers of Obesity?

  December 6, 2023

  Obesity and related health conditions are responsible for millions of deaths worldwide each year. Learn about potential treatment options.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  Violence Against Health Care Workers: Why UPMC Supports the SAVE Act and Other Critical Legislation

  December 5, 2023

  A federal statute that protects aircraft and airport workers has served as a model for the SAVE Act. The act would make it a federal crime to assault or intimidate a hospital employee. It would also protect those whose crimes are the result of mental illness.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Government Advocacy

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy

  Tagged with: Consideration

  

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• Article - 16 Minute Read

  How to Make the Most of a Visit with Your Primary Care Physician: What Patients Should Know

  December 19, 2023

  Here's your essential guide to making the most of a visit with your PCP — whether it's in person or virtual.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Consideration

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Working After 65? Managing and Planning Your Retirement Timeline

  November 14, 2023

  When it comes to working after 65, you're not alone. Find out how this growing trend affects your savings, health care costs, and Medicare benefits.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Consideration

  

• Podcast

  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What You Need to Know about DVT

  November 13, 2023

  Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) can be a life-threatening condition. Ulka Sachdev, MD, Co-director of the Vein Center at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, discusses causes, the warning signs and what you should discuss with your doctor.Listen Now

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

  Tagged with: Affinity, Specialty

  

• Article - 2 Minute Read

  Working Together: UPMC Gives You the Care and Coverage You Need

  November 10, 2023

  Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and certain people who qualify as disabled. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Consideration

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Understanding Surgery for Brain Tumors

  November 1, 2023

  Brain surgeons use advanced surgery techniques to remove brain tumors and help you heal faster. Learn more about brain tumor surgery types.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: Consideration, Specialty

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Here’s Why It’s Important to Know Your Family Health History

  October 26, 2023

  Knowing your family health history can help you start screenings earlier and shift behaviors now, often preventing or delaying certain chronic conditions.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP