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Kathy’s Story: How Spinal Surgery Helped Her Ride Horses Again
Kathy Torrey was experiencing numbness and tingling in her legs. After imaging revealed a tumor, she underwent spinal surgery at UPMC Williamsport. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Spine Health
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The Role of Diet and Exercise in Managing PCOS
Learn how a healthy diet and regular exercise can ease PCOS symptoms, improve fertility, and reduce long-term health risks like diabetes and heart disease. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Women's Health
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Are Receipts Toxic?
Learn how toxic chemicals like BPA in thermal receipt paper may affect your health. Explore safer BPA-free alternatives and easy ways to reduce your exposure. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z
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What Are the Best Natural Remedies for Period Pain and Cramps?
Discover effective natural treatments for menstrual cramps, such as exercise and heat therapy, and learn when to seek help for severe or persistent period pain. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Women's Health
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Risks of Cannabis Use: What You Need to Know
Tens of millions of Americans use cannabis, which can cause short- and long-term health risks. Discover how cannabis affects your brain, heart, lungs, and more. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Natural Ways to Find Relief from Lower Back Pain
If you have lower back pain, you're not alone. But you don't always need medicine. Learn how to ease this common ailment with tried-and-true natural methods. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z
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UPMC Life Changers: How Randy Williams Helps Discharged Patients Who Are Food-Insecure
Randy Williams, the dietary service patient manager at UPMC Mercy, devised a program that provides meals to food-insecure patients at their discharge. Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition, UPMC Stories
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What to Do if You Suddenly Lose Vision
Sudden vision loss is a medical emergency. Learn about what to do if you lose sight in one or both eyes — and how to prevent vision loss. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z
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How Pregnancy Affects Heart Health
Learn how pregnancy affects heart health and discover symptoms of heart disease in women, risk factors, and ways to protect your cardiovascular system. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
