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Article - 3 Minute Read
Feeling Fatigued? Why It Could be Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Athletes that regularly experience fatigue, stress fractures, or decreased endurance, may be suffering from relative energy deficiency in sport, or RED-S. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Healing Your Spine
Back pain doesn’t have to take over your life. Christopher Standaert talks treatment options for patients to improve their pain without medications and surgeries. Listen Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Is Epilepsy Surgery Right for You?
When medications don't control your seizures, you have options. Advanced epilepsy surgical options can help you live seizure-free. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Are Female Athletes More Prone to ACL Injuries?
Statistics show that female athletes are more susceptible to ACL tears than male athletes. Find out more here. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Is It Safe to Drink Olive Oil?
Drinking olive oil shots is a hot trend — but is it healthy? Here's what you need to know about olive oil and its health benefits. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Causes Foot Arch Pain?
Plantar fasciitis, flat feet, posterior tibial tendonitis, and Achilles tendonitis can all cause foot arch pain. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What to Know About the New COVID-19 Vaccine in Fall 2023
The FDA and CDC are recommending Americans 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, which was reformulated to protect against more current variants. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 10 Minute Read
Health Equity Q&A: Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah
UPMC's Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, is board-certified in pediatric emergency medicine and pediatrics and is an emergency medicine physician. Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Understanding Your Circulatory Health with Dr. Go
Poor circulation can cause many health problems. Learn the importance of healthy blood flow and some solutions for circulation issues with Dr. Catherine Go. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health