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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
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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
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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 helpRead 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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5 Tips for a Healthy Heart

February 8, 2014

Learn more about ways to keep a healthy heart and reduce risk factors of heart disease.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

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Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety

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