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Mediterranean Diet Specific Dishes

August 14, 2020

Eating a Mediterranean diet can help reverse metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. Discover five delicious recipes that reduce the amount of fat in your liver. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Center for Liver Care
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Can Foods Affect Your Testosterone Levels?

August 12, 2020

Low testosterone can leave you feeling not like yourself. There are many causes, but diet and lifestyle changes can help boost low levels. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: UPMC Men's Health Center
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Quiz: Myths and Facts About COVID-19

August 6, 2020

COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has caused widespread infections and deaths worldwide since late 2019. While much remains unknown about the coronavirus and COVID-19, researchers and health care professionals continue to learn more. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: COVID-19
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The UPMC Passavant Spine Center: A Life Restored After Back Surgery

August 4, 2020

For 15 years, Bob Loftis endured on-and-off sciatica pain that made it difficult for him to walk. The Bridgeville resident usually ‘toughed it out,’ waiting for the pain shooting down his leg to subside. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Spine Health
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Spine Health
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Q&A: How Telemedicine is Important and Changing Health Care

July 31, 2020

In this Q&A with Vidya Szymkowiak, MD, we discuss the importance of telemedicine, how it has changed during COVID-19, and how it is used in less-traditional cases. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Government Advocacy
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Diet for Fatty Liver Disease

July 30, 2020

What is the best diet for fatty liver disease? Learn which foods are good — and which are not — for people with fatty liver disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Center for Liver Care
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Want Stronger Bones? Here Are Some Exercises That Could Help

July 29, 2020

Bones get thinner and can break easier with age. However, doing the right types of exercise can preserve bone density and reduce your risk of osteoporosis. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
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School Safety: What You Need to Know About Schools and COVID-19

July 27, 2020

Schools are considering reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what you need to know about possible ways to limit the risk of COVID-19 spread. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
Tagged with: back to school, COVID-19
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Migraines in Children: What You Should Know

July 24, 2020

Migraine headaches don't just happen to adults. Children can experience these often debilitating headaches too. Here's what to look for in your child. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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