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    The MIND Diet for Better Brain Health

    November 19, 2019

    Learn what the MIND diet is and how following it could slow or prevent an age-related decline in brain function. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: age-related disorders, Alzheimer's disease, brain health, dementia, depression, diabetes, diseases, high blood pressure, hypertension, Mediterranean, MIND diet, stroke

    Mixed Organic Berries
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    What Does the Pancreas Do?

    September 13, 2015

    You may not know it, but your pancreas has a big job to do. Learn more about pancreatic diseases and treatment options, including transplant. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: cancer, diabetes, diseases, food, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic disease, pancreatic tumors

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    What Does Your Liver Do? Disorders, Symptoms, and Staying Healthy

    September 11, 2015

    What does the liver do for your body? This vital organ supports has multiple functions that support your overall health. Learn more. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Transplant

    Tagged with: cirrhosis, diseases, energy, hepatitis C, liver cancer, liver disease, liver transplant, living donor liver transplant

    what does the liver do
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    Different Forms of Tobacco and How They Affect Your Body

    May 31, 2014

    Learn more about tobacco, the different forms that exist, and the associated health risks of each. Knowing how tobacco affects your body can save your life. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: cancer-causing chemicals, chewing tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, diseases, e-cigarettes, hookah, nicotine, Tobacco, World Health Organization, World No Tobacco Day

    Learn about different forms of tobacco

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