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    What Are Cardiovascular Clinical Trials?

    January 22, 2019

    Cardiovascular clinical trials advance the field of heart medicine. Here's what you need to know if you're thinking about enrolling in a heart study. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: cardiovascular, cardiovascular clinical trial, clinical trial, heart disease, heart study, NHLBI, research, risk, science

    What are clinical trials for heart disease?
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    Signs of Stroke in Women

    January 9, 2019

    Stroke in women is the third leading cause of death for American women. Learn more about signs and risk factors. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Women's Health

    Tagged with: American Stroke Association, contraceptives, heart disease, hormone replacement, prevention, risk, stroke, stroke center, stroke in women, UPMC, women

    Learn about the signs of stroke in women
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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

    pancreatic cancer genetics
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    5 Tips for a Healthy Heart

    February 8, 2014

    Heart disease is a leading cause of death for men and women. Learn about ways to keep a healthy heart through diet, exercise, and more. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: blood pressure, diet, exercise, Health, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, quit smoking, risk, stress

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    Tips for Frostbite Prevention: Staying Safe in Extreme Cold

    January 10, 2014

    Read this guide to understand the risks and warning signs for frostbite and learn how to perform first aid on someone who is frostbitten. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety

    Tagged with: below freezing, burning sensation, cold weather, dress in layers, early frostbite, frostbite, frostbitten skin, hard skin, moisture-reducing winter sportswear, moisture-resistant outerwear, numb, risk, severe frostbite, snow, sweater, thermal underwear, warm clothing

    Learn how to prevent and treat frostbite when you're out in the cold

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