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Understanding Your Risk for Breast Cancer
Some women may be at a higher risk for breast cancer than others. Understanding your risk helps determine the best next steps for you.Learn More
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Placenta Accreta: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Complications
Placenta accreta is a rare but serious condition of pregnancy that needs special care at the end. Learn more about what causes it, and how doctors manage it.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Staying Healthy While Working From Home: Risks & Tips
Working from home is convenient, but can lead to certain physical and mental risks. Learn how to stay healthy while working from home during the pandemic.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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UPMC Doctor Speaks on COVID-19 and Health Care Needs for At-Risk Americans
While much focus has shifted to vaccinations, Americans with disabilities continue to face higher vulnerability to COVID-19. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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The Top Risk Factors for Dementia and How to Reduce Them
Most forms of Alzheimer's and other dementias have both genetic and lifestyle risk factors. Here's how to reduce your risk.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Treatment and Risk Factors
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive form of breast cancer. It's more likely to spread to other parts of the body and to return after treatment. According to Breastcancer.org, TNBC accounts for 10 to 20% of all breast cancers.Learn More
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Women's Health
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Are You At Risk for Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is another term for Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Both are autoimmune diseases characterized by long-term inflammation that damages your digestive tract. Crohn's disease affects any part of your digestive tract, while ulcerative colitis is only in your colon and rectum.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Prophylactic Mastectomy: Reducing Your Risk of Breast Cancer
One option for patients who are found to have a BRCA gene mutation is a prophylactic mastectomy. The procedure is aimed to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Women's Health
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Are Transplant Patients at Risk for COVID-19?
%%excerpt_only%% Transplant recipients can be some of the most vulnerable patients for contracting diseases and infections.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Transplant