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What Is A Blood Count and What Does It Mean for Your Heart Health?
Your blood count can say a lot about your overall health. Find out what a blood count is and why it helps to know it. Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
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Video
UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh: Advancing the Science of Immunotherapy
UPMC will invest $200 million in the development of the UPMC Immune Transplant and Therapy Center. Learn more Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Recognize the Stages of COPD and How to Treat It
COPD has four stages. Learn more about how symptoms progress through these stages and available treatment options. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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How to Tell If Your Blood Pressure Is Too Low
You've probably heard of high blood pressure, but did you know your blood pressure can be too low? Learn about symptoms and risk factors at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
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Narrowing Aortic Valve Can Be Treated Without Open Heart Surgery
Narrowing of the aortic valve, called aortic stenosis, is a common and serious heart valve problem. Without treatment, it has a prognosis worse than most cancers. Once symptoms occur, they continue to worsen and few sufferers are alive in five years. Valve replacement can reverse the effects of aortic stenosis, relieve symptoms and return life… Read More
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Brown Rice vs. White Rice: Which Is Healthier?
Rice is a healthy source of carbohydrates and more. But is there a nutritional difference between brown rice versus white rice? Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Nutrition
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How Can I Check My Blood Pressure at Home? A Step-By-Step Guide
Checking your blood pressure isn't just for the doctor's office. Here's a step-by-step guide to checking your blood pressure at home. Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
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Recipe
A Healthy Slow-Cooker Recipe For Superbowl Pregaming
Try this slow cooker recipe for the big game. This healthy spin on a tailgate-favorite will keep you full & satisfied while you route for your favorite team View Recipe
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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‘You Can’t Give Anything Greater Than Life:’ Betty and Erin’s Story
After learning that Betty was on the liver transplant waiting list and in desperate need of a liver transplant, Erin made it her mission to help. Watch Now
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