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Health

Understanding genitourinary syndrome of menopause

If you’re in your 40s or 50s, you may notice intimacy with your partner has become uncomfortable or even painful. You might also notice more frequent trips to the bathroom or a persistent feeling of vaginal dryness. These changes aren’t just part of getting older. They’re signs of a ...

Pulse field ablation offers new minimally invasive treatment for AFib

Our hearts beat more than 100,000 times a day, often without us giving them a second thought. But when that steady rhythm feels irregular — fluttering, racing, or skipping — it can be unsettling and may be a sign that something isn’t right. These sensations, known as heart palpitations, ...

Channels, what’s the big deal?

Six years ago I last wrote on this topic, but if you’re researching hearing aids for the first time, you’ve probably come across terms that describe hearing aids with words you aren’t familiar with. While many of these terms are proprietary or exclusive to each individual manufacturer ...

UPMC Outpatient Rehab team helps stroke patient reclaim independence

COGAN STATION — When Jim Lakatos, Cogan Station, looks back on the night his life changed, the details remain unclear. “I don’t remember much,” he said. “I live alone. I was cooking dinner, and all of a sudden, I passed out. That’s all I remember.” Lakatos, an electrical ...

Skin cancer doesn’t discriminate

People with darker complexions aren’t at risk for skin cancer, right? Not so fast. People of all skin tones can and do get skin cancer. It’s true if you have darker skin, you have more melanin or natural pigments than people with lighter skin and, therefore, a lower risk of skin cancer. ...