Can what you eat make an impact in dealing with cancer? Lifestyle Dietitian, Angela Zaccagnini, MS, RD from The Wellness and Integrative Oncology Program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center shares insights from the Cooking for Cancer and Chronic Disease program.

Foods That Fight Cancer

Lisa Bryan-Morris, Chief Nursing Officer at UPMC Passavant discusses Pride Month and UPMC’s commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. 

The Meaning of Pride Month and the Rainbow Flag

Can mindfulness and meditation help you live a less stressful, happier, healthier life? Carol Greco, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine discusses the benefits of mindfulness and meditation and ways to get started.

Mindfulness and Meditation for Beginners

Laura Ferris, MD, PhD discusses ways to stay safe in the summer sun and some of the early signs of skin cancer.

Sun Safety and the Early Signs of Skin Cancer

Sarah DeBrunner, MD, a psychiatrist with UPMC Magee-Womens Behavioral Health Services discusses some of the causes of anxiety and depression in new moms and when and how it’s time to seek treatment.

Treating Anxiety and Postpartum Depression in New Moms

Heart disease is the number one killer of women. UPMC cardiologist,  Malamo Countouris, MD, explains some of the reasons unique to women that make them high risk and what women can do to get and stay healthy.

What Women Need to Know About Their Heart Health

Natalie Sridharan, MD, UPMC Vascular Surgeon explains what causes varicose veins, the treatments available and why they may be more than just a cosmetic concern.

What Causes Varicose Veins?

From Keto, intermittent fasting, detoxes, and more, Jeff Lucchino, MS, RDN, Director of Sports Nutrition, UPMC Sports Medicine discusses whether they’re healthy and which ones work.

Do Fad Diets Really Work?

Mental disorders and drug and alcohol use can often go hand and hand. Shannon Brogdon, MS, Program Manager, Dual Diagnosis Unit, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital explains how treatment is changing and how patients are finding new hope.

Dealing with a Dual Diagnosis

Inflammatory Bowel Disease can be debilitating for patients but there if hope.  Dr. David Binion, Co-Director of the UPMC IBD Center discusses treatment options and new advances in care.

Hope for Patients with IBD

Want to lose weight, quit smoking or drink less in the new year? There are things you can do to help ensure success. Dewan Majid, MD from Primary Care at Magee – UPMC discusses approaches to help reach your health goals.

Tips on Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions

Some may call it the winter blues but Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD can be a serious problem for some people. Kathryn A. Roecklein, Ph.D., Primary Investigator of the Seasonality Research Program at the University of Pittsburgh explains why it shouldn’t be taken lightly and discusses what you should know about treatments.

Understanding and Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder

Anxiety can be a significant problem for some children. What are some of the signs and how do you help them cope?  Chief of Child Adolescent Psychiatry at UPMC, Abigail Schlesinger, MD shares important information for parents.

How to Tell if Your Child Has Anxiety

Abigail Schlesinger, MD, Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UPMC, discusses ways to help children cope with bullying, as well as what to do if your child is the bully.

How to Deal with a Bully

Kristen L. Eckstrand, MD, PhD, Medical Director of UPMC LGBTQ+ Health, discusses why LGBTQ+ adolescences and teens are more likely to attempt suicide than their straight peers. She also provides information on the warning signs of suicide and ways you can help an adolescent or teen in need.

Suicide Prevention Among LGBTQ+ Teens

Rachelle Huziak, Certified Genetic Counselor with the UPMC Cancer Genetics Program discusses the pros and cons of genetic testing for breast cancer and explains how the process works.

Should I Get Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer?

Dr. Joy Gero, Program Manager of LGBTQ Health at UPMC talks about what you should and should not say when someone comes out to you, as well as other ways to be a good ally.

How to Support Someone Who's Coming Out

Can your joints really predict the weather? Are fish oil supplements good for bone health? Albert Lin, MD, Chief of Shoulder Surgery and Associate Chief of Sports Medicine at UPMC weighs in on some old wives tales and lists some simple things you can do to promote joint health.

Can Your Joints Really Predict the Weather?

Want to be a good ally but aren’t sure about the proper terms or even how to ask about pronouns? Dr. Joy Gero, Program Manager for LGBTQ Health, UPMC Health Services Division answers some of the questions you may have been afraid to ask.

Understanding LGBTQ+ Identities

Dr. James Tew, Associate Chief, Inpatient Clinical Services at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital discusses the impact of isolation and the pandemic on our mental health, including how to tell if you’re dealing with temporary blues or if it’s a more serious issue for which you should seek help.   

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