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What is Binge Eating Disorder

May 31, 2016

Binge Eating Disorder is characterized by compulsive overeating. Learn more about Binge Eating Disorder, including symptoms and treatment options. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Binge Eating Disorder, depression, obesity
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Diabetes & Heart Health: Lowering Your Risks

November 23, 2015

Find out about the link between diabetes and heart health. Discover how you can lower your risk for heart disease as well as type 2 diabetes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: diabetes, heart attack, Heart Health, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, stroke, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes
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Pelvic Floor Disorder (PFD): What You Need to Know

November 11, 2015

About 25 percent of women will face some form of pelvic floor disorder (PFD) in their lifetime. Learn the symptoms, risks, and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
Tagged with: Chronic constipation, incontinence, obesity, Pelvic Floor Disorder, pfd
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Know the Symptoms and Risks of Uterine Fibroids

September 24, 2015

Uterine fibroids are common among women of childbearing age. Most of the time they don't cause symptoms. But complications do sometimes arise. Learn More

Categorized as: Women's Health
Tagged with: birth control, Fibroids, hormone therapy, Infertility, medical mondays, miscarriages, obesity, uterine fibroids
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Is Pancreatic Cancer Hereditary?

April 21, 2015

If a parent had pancreatic cancer, will you develop the disease too? Find out if pancreatic cancer is hereditary & how genetic counseling may help Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: cancer screening, family, genetic, genetic screening, genetic testing, hereditary, medical mondays, obesity, pancreatic cancer, risk, smoker
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Programmed for Fatigue?: Negative Effects of a Lack of Sleep

January 12, 2015

Have you ever felt too stressed to sleep? Learn why sleep deprivation can be harmful to your health and find some tips to combat lack of sleep. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, New Here
Tagged with: Alzheimer's disease, depression, lack of sleep, obesity, sleep deprivation
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Satisfy Your Cravings With These Healthy French Fry Alternatives

July 11, 2014

Learn how French fries can negatively affect your health, and find five healthy alternatives to French fries. Try them out today! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Nutrition
Tagged with: crispy green beans, diabetes, french fries, healthy alternatives, Healthy Snacks, heart disease, kale chips, obesity, sweet potato fries, Vitamin A, zucchini
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Health Tips for Women in Their 60s and 70s

May 16, 2014

Women who are 60 or 70-something know it's time to plan how they want to live the next 20-30 years. Read these health tips to keep yourself active. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Women's Health
Tagged with: active, aerobic exercise, bone health, cancer, diabetes, obesity, walking, women's health, Zumba
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Health Tips for Women in Their 40s and 50s

May 15, 2014

If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s, you're aware that your body is ever evolving. Read more about how you can combat aging with some lifestyle changes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health
Tagged with: American College of Sports Medicine, cancer, diabetes, obesity, pittsburgh marathon, women's health