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Ladies: Skip the Yearly Pap Smear — Not Your Annual Exam!
Healthy women no longer need annual Pap smear tests, but they should continue their annual "well woman" visits — which includes a pelvic exam. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Gynecologic Cancer, Women's Health
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Ebola: What You Need to Know
Learn more about Ebola and the 2014 outbreak, including the symptoms and risk, how Ebola spreads, and how the CDC is increasing security measures.Read More
Categorized as: Safety
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Gallery
Yoga Meditation: Helping Cancer Patients Manage Side Effects
Discover how yoga and meditation can help ease symptoms experienced by cancer patients, including anxiety and chronic pain. Discover the benefits of yoga.Learn More
Categorized as: Cancer Care
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How Stress Affects Your Brain
Stress can take a toll on your brain, affecting your daily life. Learn about the effects chronic stress can have on your brain and ways to prevent them.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Ask the Expert: Tummy Tucks
Jeffrey Gusenoff, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon at UPMC, answers questions about the tummy tuck surgical procedure.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
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How Can I Help My Child Maintain a Healthy Weight?
Playing a proactive role in your child's lifestyle choices can help him or her maintain a healthy weight. Learn how you can prevent childhood obesity.Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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NCAA Athlete Isaiah Austin Dreams Despite Marfan Syndrome Diagnosis
College athlete Isaiah Austin was bound for the NBA before a diagnosis of Marfan syndrome put him on the sidelines.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Videos
Deep Brain Stimulation to Treat Parkinson’s Disease: David’s Story
Learn about deep brain stimulation and how it is used to treat Parkinson's Disease. UPMC patient David Smith shares his personal story.Watch Now
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Improve Your Posture: How to Sit at a Computer
Find out how you can improve your posture while sitting at a desk through this Q&A session with UPMC's Jim Palonis.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Rehabilitation