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Tobacco Treatment Services
Tobacco is bad for everyone, but it's especially harmful to people with cancer. Here's how UPMC's tobacco treatment program can help.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer
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What You Should Know About Collagen Supplements
Collagen peptide supplements have been getting a lot of attention lately. Are there real health benefits? And should you add them to your list of supplements?Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Dr. Margaret Rosenzweig Explores Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer
Black women are more likely to die of breast cancer. UPMC research shows that they are less likely to receive their full course of treatment.Learn More
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Equity, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Breaking the Code on Immune Response
For years, immunology, or the study of the immune system, was a sleepy little corner in the otherwise fast-moving world of clinical research. Today, it is one of the hottest fields in medicine and a source for some of the most exciting new therapies in cancer and autoimmune disease.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Should I Take Vitamins?
Should you take vitamin or mineral supplements? Here are some considerations before you buy a bottle.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Role of Radiation in Your Cancer Care
Dr. Andy Clump from the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center explains how radiation could be used in your cancer care as well as new advances in the treatment of patients with head and neck cancers.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Everyday Ways to Manage Your Mental Health
Mental health challenges are common in the United States, but there are ways to manage them. Learn some simple steps to ease what you might be feeling.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Don’t Consume or Inject Household Cleaners to Treat COVID-19
There is currently no proven treatment for the virus or COVID-19 itself, although scientists are working to find one.You should not ingest or inject household cleaners as a treatment for COVID-19. They are toxic and can cause serious harm or death if consumed.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Safety
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The Value of Pennsylvania Poison Centers
The Pittsburgh Poison Center is staffed 24/7/365 by specially trained nurses and pharmacists. Call if you need help with a possible poison.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy