Living and Wellness

You want to lead a healthier life, but don’t know how to get started. Read more here for an approach that helps you build a stronger, fitter body and mind.

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Breast Reconstruction After Cancer: Finding the Procedure That’s Right for You

November 10, 2017

Evidence shows women who undergo breast reconstruction may have a better quality of life. Here's what you need to know. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: breast reconstruction, breast surgery
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Recognizing Myopia & Common Vision Problems in Children

November 8, 2017

Vision problems in children are sneaky, and your child may not want to talk about it. Learn the signs of myopia in kids and what to do about it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: Eye Health, Pediatrics
Tagged with: back to school, children's eye health, children's vision, myopia, myopia in kids, nearsighted, nearsightedness
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Cirrhosis and Liver Transplant: What You Should Know

November 7, 2017

Learn about cirrhosis and liver transplant: What is cirrhosis? How does cirrhosis affect the body? Read on to find out. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: cirrhosis, life-saving solution, liver failure, liver transplants, signs and symptoms of cirrhosis
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Is a Lung Cancer Screening Scan Right For You?

November 6, 2017

To help identify lung cancer earlier in the process, you may undergo low-dose computed-tomographic (CT) screening. Learn more about this type of testing. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: imaging services, lung cancer, screening
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Living with Hepatitis C and Liver Transplant as Treatment

November 4, 2017

Hepatitis C infects and strains your liver, in some cases requiring a living donor transplant. Learn about what this procedure entails. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: chronic hepatitis C, HCV treatment, liver failure, liver transplant, transplantation
Videos

UPMC Is Transforming Pittsburgh — And the Future of Health Care

November 3, 2017

We’re investing $2 billion to advance our patient care, our hospitals, and our science. Learn more about how UPMC is changing health care. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: UPMC, UPMC innovates
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7 Things to Expect After Liposuction Surgery

November 2, 2017

Learn more about liposuction, the surgery used to remove body fat that is resistant to diet and exercise, and recovery time. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cosmetic surgery, liposuction
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What Is a Lung Nodule?

October 26, 2017

A lung nodule is an area of the lung that shows up slightly darker on an x-ray or CT scan. A variety of conditions can cause lung nodules. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: Comprehensive Lung Center, lung health, lung nodule
Video Recipe

Video: Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Recipe

October 23, 2017

Warm-up on a cold morning with our baked pumpkin oatmeal recipe. These wholesome flavors are perfectly paired with the changing seasons. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: Fall Flavors Recipes, healthy eating, video recipe