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Jump on the Pumpkin Bandwagon!

October 14, 2015

There's one word that has become synonymous with fall -- pumpkin! This season, find delicious ways to incorporate pumpkin into your diet. Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: autumn, healthy pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin recipes, pumpkin spice, pumpkin spice latte
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Youth Hockey Injuries Q&A with Dr. Vyas

October 11, 2015

Dr. Dharmesh Vyas, MD, PhD of UPMC Sports Medicine answers some commonly asked questions about youth hockey injuries and nutrition. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back to school, hockey injuries, injury prevention, sports nutrition, youth hockey
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Pediatric Colorectal Surgery: Know the Options

October 4, 2015

Children with Hirschsprung's disease face unique challenges. Learn about their treatment options, specifically colorectal surgery. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: colorectal surgery, Hirschsprung's disease, Luis De la Torre, medical mondays, minimally invasive, TEPT
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Fibroid Treatment Options

October 3, 2015

Many women have uterine fibroids. Most don't cause any symptoms, but if yours do, you have a few fibroids treatment options. Learn more. Learn More

Categorized as: Women's Health
Tagged with: Fibroids, fibroids treatment, MRI, tumors, ultrasound, uterine fibroids, uterus fibroids
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Understanding Ear Wax: How to Deal With Blockages

October 2, 2015

You probably don't spend much time thinking about ear wax unless it's causing you problems. Learn more about ear wax and how to clean your ears. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: blockage, cerumen, ear, ear wax
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Infographic: Five Facts about Fibroids

October 1, 2015

Fibroids are usually benign, but can cause many uncomfortable symptoms. Here are five facts facts you need to know. Learn More

Categorized as: Women's Health
Tagged with: Fibroids, medical mondays, reproductive health, women's health
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What Is Hirschsprung’s Disease?

September 30, 2015

Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital disorder that affects the intestines, primarily causing constipation and intestinal blockages. Learn more. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: congenital disorders, constipation, Hirschsprung's disease, intestinal blockage, medical mondays, surgery
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Tropical “Teal” Smoothie Bowl

September 29, 2015

Smoothies make it easy to spice up your breakfast routine. Try this tropical smoothie bowl, made in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: healthy breakfasts, ovarian cancer awareness, recipes, smoothie, smoothie bowl, Smoothie Recipes
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Medical Mondays: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

September 28, 2015

Learn more about irritable bowel disease (IBD) and other digestive disorders in this edition of UPMC's Medical Mondays. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: digestive disorders, IBD, IBS, medical mondays, stomach ache